Post by Logan on Apr 10, 2016 20:04:47 GMT -6
More than 60 water systems in Oregon, Idaho and Washington have reported samples above federal lead limits during the last three years, according to an Associated Press analysis of test results reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
A total of eight water systems in Washington have reported water samples above the limit since 2013, including the Washington State Patrol Academy, according to the analysis.
While no amount of lead exposure is considered safe, the rule calls for water systems to keep levels below 15 parts per billion.
In 2012, tests found lead in the academy’s water with a sample showing 91 parts per billion. Two samples in 2013 came in at 17. A sample in 2014 was down to 4 parts per billion.
Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/more-than-60-northwest-water-systems-exceed-federal-lead-limits/
A total of eight water systems in Washington have reported water samples above the limit since 2013, including the Washington State Patrol Academy, according to the analysis.
While no amount of lead exposure is considered safe, the rule calls for water systems to keep levels below 15 parts per billion.
In 2012, tests found lead in the academy’s water with a sample showing 91 parts per billion. Two samples in 2013 came in at 17. A sample in 2014 was down to 4 parts per billion.
Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/more-than-60-northwest-water-systems-exceed-federal-lead-limits/