Lead detected in drinking water in several Pennsylvania schools

(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Pennsylvania) Concerning levels of lead have been detected in the drinking water at some Pennsylvania schools, according to a new report. The investigation examined nine large school districts across the state and reveals widespread noncompliance with safety regulations. David Masur with PennEnvironment says his organization filed a set of “Right to Know” requests with school districts across the state – and in all nine cases, found the districts were not implementing best practices to protect kids from lead in drinking water.