98% of Philly schools tested in a new study had some lead-containing water; district disputes findings
“Today’s data is likely just the tip of the toxic iceberg,” David Masur said of the 65 schools surveyed. “The trends are problematic.”
Rev. Willie Francois of the Black Church Center for Justice and Equality discusses lead in Philadelphia School District drinking water. His organization and others released a report detailing what they say are problematic levels of lead in water sources across city schools. Behind him are (from left) Emma Horst-Martz of the PennPIRG Education Fund, City Councilmember Derek Green, Jerry Roseman, environmental director of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' Health and Welfare Fund, and David Masur of PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center.Read moreKristen A. Graham
