Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - Pa. launches $4.4M lead testing, remediation program for schools. Should schools be testing at all?

Pa. launches $4.4M lead testing, remediation program for schools. Should schools be testing at all?

04 Apr 2025 11:53 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania officials last week launched a $4.4 million lead testing and remediation program for schools and childcare facilities across the state.

And while health advocates are happy for recognition of the problem of lead in school water, some say it's so pervasive that action, rather than testing, is what's needed.