Many families choose Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Park as a residence for the honored education system and high rated schools. Green and cozy, with wonderful parks and close to lakes and not that far from both ocean and mountains, Research Triangle Park is a great setting for kids to grow. With all the closeness to nature it is tempting to forget that we use same infrastructure as large cities and same attention should be paid to quality of air, ground and water. The NBC’s recent survey of 20 big cities “Is there lead in your kid’s school water?” pointed out importance to track water quality especially in schools as kids are more affected by lead which can be present in water. Lead is a toxic metal harmful to human health: there is NO safe level for lead exposure. As Environment Protection Agency (EPA) indicates, even low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:
- Ingestion of lead can cause behavior and learning problems
- Lower IQ and hyperactivity
- Slower growth
- Hearing problems
- Anemia
- In rare cases, seizures, coma and even death.
The Consumer awareness and protection Foundation of North Carolina is giving a start to a new initiative offering water quality testing for public organizations and households. Contact us now to take a part in our independent evaluation, and we will supply a lead free vial for collecting water samples and we provide you with a peace of mind that comes with knowing that your drinking water is free of lead.
