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Pennsylvania Reps plan to introduce bill addressing lead contamination in school drinking water

By Taylor Hall, WPXI.com

Pennsylvania Reps plan to introduce bill addressing lead contamination in school drinking water HARRISBURG, PA - JANUARY 17: Members of the National Guard monitor activity outside the Pennsylvania Capitol Building on January 17, 2021 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Supporters of President Trump are expected to gather at state capitol buildings throughout the nation today to protest the presidential election results and the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) (Mark Makela/Getty Images)

By Taylor Hall, WPXI.com

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A group of Pennsylvania Representatives plans to introduce legislation to address the concern of lead contamination in drinking water in schools across the state.

According to a memorandum, recent reports show 91% of Pennsylvania school districts tested positive for lead.

Reps. G. Roni Green, Tarik Khan, Jason Ortitay, Abby Major, Jim Jaddock and Joe Hogan are working together on the efforts.

Effects of lead poisoning include brain and nervous system damage, physical growth delays, learning and behavior problems and speech and hearing impairment.

Lead exposure can lead to a lower IQ and a higher risk of criminal behavior.

The bill will require old drinking fountains to be replaced with lead-filtering water stations by 2025.

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