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GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO TEST DRINKING WATER IN NEW YORK SCHOOLS FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION

State Department of Health Issues New Regulations to Mandate Lead Testing in New York Schools by October 31; New York First State in the Nation to Complete Lead Testing in All School Districts by End of 2016

(September 6, 2016) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed landmark legislation (S.8158/A.10740) mandating that schools across the state test drinking water for lead contamination. Lead is a toxic material that is extremely harmful to young children and can...

 

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