Reducing the Risk of Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water

Grant Makers in Health
​Gail Bingham, President Emeritus, Resolve
Nancy Stoner, Water Program Director and Senior Fellow, Pisces Foundation

The critical connection between water and health can be found in almost every aspect of our lives. For most, this link is the water from the taps in our homes, where we expect to find clean, safe water to drink, shower, brew coffee, and brush our teeth. The recent tragedy in Flint, Michigan has reminded us that we should not take access to safe drinking water for granted. Children are particularly vulnerable. For example, a dose of lead that would have little effect on an adult can have a significant and irreversible effect on a child.
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