New Hampshire’s Executive Council approved a contract to continue funding the “Get the Lead Out of Drinking Water” program for child care facilities on Wednesday. Since 2018, the state has required schools and licensed child care programs to test for lead in drinking water outlets, including fountains, classroom sinks, and kitchen fixtures. If lead levels […]
With young children particularly vulnerable to the serious health risks of lead exposure, the state is accepting applications to reimburse eligible child care programs for remediation projects. “Very small amounts of lead can have serious effects on a child’s growth and development,” said Colleen Smith, bureau chief of the state Department of Health and Human […]
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The city of Concord is making a final push to fish and remove lead from water lines, even private ones – except they don’t expect to find any …
New Hampshire residents may get a letter in the mail this year with information about whether their water service lines contain lead.
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A new law signed by Governor Sununu has changed the allowable quantity of lead in water at schools and licensed childcare facilities. The mini…