Lead Lowdown: Exploring the Dangers of Lead
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
The prevalence of lead in drinking water isn't an isolated issue. This course takes a deep dive into the dangers of lead and the harmful effects of consuming lead in drinking waters, and answers basic questions about why lead is dangerous, how it got into our drinking water, where it is found and who is at risk. The course further reviews water regulations and discusses strategies to protect against this ubiquitous toxin, as well as developing approaches to proactively reduce lead contamination with the use of filtered water delivery units.
Learning Objectives:
- Definition of lead
- A look at lead: How it is used, What makes it dangerous, Who is at risk, Lead in schools
- Learn how lead gets into water and about state legislations. Where does it come from? What can we do?
- Explore options on what we can do; Water testing, Filtration Systems
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