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Preventing Lead by Protecting Water in Massachusetts
Lead in water is the most significant source of lead exposure after lead paint.
Lead was a preferred plumbing material, particularly for water service lines, until it was outlawed in 1986.
The American Water Works Association estimates between 6-10 million homes are connected to a lead service line.
Lead in Water: A Health HazardLead exposure isn’t good for anyone; but pregnant women and young children are most affected. Physical and behavioral effects of lead occur at lower exposure levels in children than in adults. A dose of lead that would have little effect on an adult can have a
Massachusetts Legislative Priorities for 2021-2022
When it comes to protecting children from toxic chemicals, getting lead out of drinking water, putting a stop to climate change or protecting our most vulnerable – the time is now. Clean Water Action is prioritizing the following bills in the 2021-2022 Massachusetts legislative session.
TOXICS-PFASAn Act to ban the use of PFAS in food packaging/An Act relative to chemicals in food packaging ( H2348, S 1494)
Sponsored by Representative Jack Lewis and Senator Michael Moore
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a class of chemicals that are used to make materials non-stick, stain proof and
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