Evers Takes Action To Protect Children From Lead Exposure |
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Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Ryan Billingham |
Tuesday, 30 July 2019 11:53 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpg KENOSHA – Gov. Tony Evers took a step Monday toward protecting children from the devastating effects of lead exposure by signing an executive order that creates a new interagency coordinator. The coordinator will direct resources aimed at eliminating lead pollution, including that in drinking water. Lead pipes are abundant in Wisconsin. More than 176,000 lead service lines are in operation today, while more than 80 communities have lead pipes in their systems. Child blood-lead levels exceed the national average, hovering around five percent. Since 1996, more than 200,000 children have been identified as having dangerous amounts of lead in their bodies. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say on Gov. Evers’ action:
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 12:07 |
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