EPA Announces $26 Million in Funding to Reduce Lead Exposure in Schools and Child Care Facilities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding for states and territories to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. This initiative aims to accelerate progress in reducing exposure to lead, a dangerous neurotoxin particularly harmful to children. The funding is part of the Reducing Lead Where Children Learn Grant Program.