Tompkins County Calls On State To Delay Start Of New Blood Lead Levels
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“The timeline was too short and it was yet another unfunded mandate.”
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HUD Secretary Says New York’s Lead Poisoning Problem ‘Solvable’
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“We look for places we where can get rapid results, this is one of those places, because of the cooperative spirit that is here and the very well defined problem.”
Education
Ithaca School District Turns Water Back On In Elementary Schools
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Students and teachers have been drinking bottled water since 2015 when tests showed elevated lead levels. Today, the water is scheduled to be turned back on in some elementary schools.
Education
Now Lead-Free, Water In Some Ithaca Schools Will Soon Flow Again
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It’s been over three years since water fountains in some Ithaca area schools could offer students a drink. In 2015, water systems in all 12 Ithaca City Schools were shut off after tests showed elevated lead levels. However, within two weeks, the water will be turned on again at some elementary schools.