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August: Lead Paint in Schools
To Protect Children from Lead Paint Exposure, We Need to Identify and Remove Lead Paint from Schools Why Are We STILL Talking About Lead Paint in Schools? On July 22, 2022, new lead laws came into effect in New Jersey covering lead paint testing for rental...
July: The Dog Days of Summer and Lead
The Start of the School Year Brings Joy For Some, but Risks for All As the summer begins to wind down, our thoughts shift from summer fun to preparing for the start of the school year. However, we should also be aware of the dangers of lead. “Back to School” also can...
June: Summer Fun Days and Lead
Summer is for fun! Open your windows and let the sunshine, warmth, and breezes blow, but remember: lead is not only found in water pipes. It can also be found in the air. Lead in the Home While you, like most people, are probably aware of the lead sometimes found...
The Painful Legacy of Lead: One Woman’s Story About Her Struggle to Get the Lead Out
Lead-Free NJ Steering Committee member Shevone Torres was brave enough to share her story about how her nephew and son were lead-poisoned before she decided to strive for solutions to the lead crisis, herself.
Significant Lead Legislation Nears the Finish Line
Governor Murphy enacted a multitude of laws this summer that address lead in both water and paint, while additional bills await the governor’s signature. Furthermore, the final FY22 budget includes several provisions for water infrastructure funding, including lead testing and remediation.
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