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Tag: School lead filters

Children return to schools without promised water filters to screen lead

by Marta Jewson August 14, 2018November 7, 2019

After school officials announced they would test school water for lead in 2016, they decided to install filters instead. But the school district has yet to sign a contract with a filter company.

School board approves bid for filters to screen lead from drinking fountains

by Marta Jewson April 23, 2018November 7, 2019

Almost two years after school officials pledged to protect children from lead in drinking water, they’re still waiting

by Marta Jewson April 6, 2018November 7, 2019

New Orleans schools will wait longer for filters to screen lead from drinking water

by Marta Jewson November 29, 2017November 7, 2019

School drinking water will be tested for lead — after filters are installed to remove it

by Marta Jewson October 27, 2017November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish School Board plans to spend $800,000 on filters to remove lead from water

by Marta Jewson October 26, 2017November 7, 2019

Plans to test school drinking water for lead were abandoned after water board raised questions

by Marta Jewson October 10, 2017November 7, 2019

Here are the school buildings in New Orleans that will get water filters to eliminate lead

by Marta Jewson September 1, 2017November 7, 2019

Water filters to protect against lead will be installed at most New Orleans schools this fall

by Marta Jewson August 23, 2017November 7, 2019

New Orleans school districts scrapped plans to test water for lead. The new plan: install filters.

by Marta Jewson August 22, 2017November 7, 2019

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