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  • Voluntary drinking water testing programs are now present in every state, funded by nationwide federal grants supporting testing in child-care facilities and schools. Photo by Evett Kilmartin
    Interactive map flags locations of tap water contamination

    Aug 13, 2021

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  • California law requires schools to test students' drinking water for lead. (Photo: pxhere.com)
    California schools test water for lead, 3% exceed state limit

    Jan 27, 2021

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  • Many students attend public schools in the U.S. where tap water is not tested for lead contamination.
    Study finds schools across the nation have too much lead in drinking water

    Mar 7, 2019

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    Joining forces to promote child health and wellness

    Nov 6, 2017

  • The National Drinking Water Alliance wants to make water the easy, appealing substitute for sugary beverages. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)
    The UC Nutrition Policy Institute drives a drinking water movement

    May 11, 2016

  • Senior policy adviser with UC ANR's Nutrition Policy Institute, Christina Hecht, says federal law requires schools to provide potable drinking water. But the question remains, but how do they confirm water safety?  (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
    Avoiding the water quality problems suffered in Flint

    Apr 19, 2016

  • UC ANR's Nutrition Policy Insitute is calling for the USDA to add water to MyPlate.
    Tell the USDA that water should be first for thirst

    Mar 12, 2015

  • The water study is part of a five-year project investigating whether community-based intervention can help prevent childhood obesity.
    Unappealing tap water in immigrant communities may deter healthy drink choices

    Feb 9, 2015

  • Drinking plain water is important for child nutrition and obesity prevention.
    Scientists ask USDA to add water to MyPlate

    Jan 7, 2015

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