lead exposure
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Colorado lawmakers pass bill to test drinking water for lead at schools, child care centers
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The Colorado legislature approved a bill Monday to crack down on lead-contaminated drinking water in Colorado schools and child care centers, funding free mandatory testing and remediation. Senators approved House Bill 1358, 28-7, which followed the House’s 43-19 vote last week. The House still needs to consider changes made by the Senate, and then send it…
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Colorado House approves scaled-back effort to eliminate lead in water at schools, daycares
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A bill to crack down on lead-contaminated drinking water in Colorado schools and daycares passed the state House Wednesday, but only after significant revisions narrowed the scope of the legislation. As drafted, House Bill 1358 would have required schools and child care facilities to install filters on all drinking water sources, provide bottle filling stations…
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Democrats advance regulations to eliminate lead in drinking water in schools, daycares
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Democrats advanced regulations Tuesday to crack down on lead-contaminated drinking water in schools and daycares, passing the proposed bill out of its first committee. If enacted, House Bill 1358 would require schools and child care facilities to install filters on drinking water sources, provide bottle filling stations and annually test drinking water for lead. The…
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Nicklas: Support legislation to eliminate lead exposure in children
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Advocates in the Colorado health, education, and environmental communities strongly support House Bill 17-1306 to prevent and eliminate lead exposure in young children. This bill would provide grant funding for schools who wish to test their water for lead. Lead is particularly dangerous for young children because they absorb more of the toxic metal than…
