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Last year’s lead poisoning crisis in Flint, MI stemmed from that city’s drinking water supply. However, in Buffalo most lead poisoning cases come from…
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The EPA is considering updating the Lead and Copper Rule. But some experts fear proposed changes could weaken protections for public health.
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All drinking fountains in Lackawanna City Schools have been turned off and sinks have warning signs on them, after elevated levels of lead were found from…
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Schools in New York state are now required to test their drinking water for lead contamination. The legislation signed into law Tuesday by Governor Andrew…
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Local officials are responding to a British report that suggests more than two dozen U.S. cities, including Buffalo, used "cheats" while measuring water…
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A new report says Buffalo is one of 33 US cities that cheat when measuring lead in drinking water. The Guardian newspaper, out of Britain, reports water…
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A coalition of groups in New York is calling on state legislators to take action to keep lead out of school drinking water. Several school districts in…
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has unveiled proposed legislation that would fund lead-testing at daycare centers. Schumer said his bill would help daycare…
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Senator Charles Schumer is urging federal authorities to take action in assuring the safety of Halloween makeup. Schumer states that many novelty makeup…