The bill would require both public and private schools test for lead every two years, and install filters or other fixes for any level greater than 5 parts per billion.
PWSA plans to add a chemical to the water that is expected to bring lead levels down in homes known to have lead pipes or solder,Ā though there is no known safe level of lead in water.
Old pipes aren't the only way lead can get into your drinking water. The faucets and fittings and solder on the pipes inside your house can also contain lead. But if you want to replace older plumbing, itās not always easy to find the right products at the hardware store.
If you have an older home, there's a pretty good chance you also have lead paint. But there are some simple things you can do to keep your family safe.
First things first ā don't panic. There is plenty you can do to protect your children, and if you take the necessary steps, most kids recover just fine.
The decision to switch to a cheaper, less-effective treatment chemical was likely a major contributor to the recent spike in lead levels in Pittsburgh's drinking water.
Some say it's better corrosion control. Others say it's getting lead service lines out of the system altogether. But many observers agree that current federal regulations are totally inadequate.
Some fancy science, that's what. As in some inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy ā a process that can analyze samples quickly and with super-accurate results.
As our nation celebrates its founding, we're looking at where the environment and history meet. This summer 70 paddlers in kayaks and canoes took a trip down the Delaware River, including the spot where Washington crossed in 1776. A group of Pennsylvania residents is working to revive the colonial practice of growing flax one square yard at a time. We'll hear about an effort to preserve the records of a Pennsylvania coal company. An environmental history book about Pennsylvania aims to include multiple perspectives. Plus, a bill introduced in the U.S. House could help coal miners disabled by black lung disease. Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, which causes a red meat and dairy allergy from tick bites, have been showing up around Pennsylvania.
Searching the shores of Lake Erie for beach glass is a favorite pastime. Here are the best beaches at Presque Isle to find it and some tips from a pro.
A treasure trove of coal history is being preserved in northeastern Pennsylvania. There are so many records, it will take at least a decade to archive it all.