Get the Lead Out: Safe drinking water at school

A toolkit to help parents, teachers and school officials get the facts on lead in drinking water and take action to ensure safe drinking water at school

A toolkit developed by Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund
Written by John Rumpler, Environment America Clean Water Program Director; and Emily Rogers, U.S. PIRG Zero Out Toxics  Advocate

Our children need safe drinking water — especially at school, where they go to learn and play each day. Unfortunately, lead is contaminating drinking water at our schools and preschools.

With major funding now available to our schools, we have an unprecedented opportunity to “get the lead out” and ensure safe drinking water for our kids.