National Drinking Water Alliance
- Feb 26, 2020
Water 'Fast Facts' at Your Fingertips
Water is a basic human need—something kids cannot live without. Because children spend so much time at school, having fresh, clean water available to them is critical for them to live healthier lives. All kids in every school in the United States should have access to water at no cost while they’re on campus. When kids don’t have enough water to drink, their health and cognitive performance, particularly their short-term memory, may suffer. And, when water is not available, c
National Drinking Water Alliance
- Feb 21, 2020
New Fact Sheet Puts a Spotlight on Childcare Tap Water Safety
A new fact sheet aims to demystify tap water contamination and provide clear information on tap water safety for childcare providers and for parents of young children. There are over 20 million children aged 5 and under in the United States and over half of them attend center-based childcare (as opposed to care by friends and family). Facilities participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) are required to make potable (safe) water available and offered thro
Lindsay McCormick
- Feb 4, 2020
Support a Strong Lead in Water Rule: Provide Your Comments Now!
First established in 1991, the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) was developed to control the contaminants in drinking water by requiring water utilities to test tap water for lead and use corrosion control to prevent leaching of lead into water. However, it had substantial shortcomings, and the agency began the lengthy process to propose long-term revisions to overhaul the rule in 2010. Last October, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed revisions to the L
