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EPA proposes tougher rules on lead dust
If finalized, the rule would require more thorough abatement and cleaning at lead-tainted homes and child care facilities.
Bill aims to rid schools of lead contamination
A bill that would compel Wisconsin school districts to find and remove lead contamination earned approval from a state Senate committee on Wednesday.
Senate OKs lead tests for child-care providers, camps (UPDATE)
All day care centers, child care providers and children's camps would have to test their water for lead under a bill the state Senate is scheduled to take up Tuesday.
UW scientists map areas of historic lead, zinc contamination
The first year Kurt Menke planted soybeans in a 22-acre field at the edge of town, he noticed something odd: His crop came up healthy but then part of it in one particular area later died.
Bills to force lead out of schools, child-care centers, draw scrutiny
A pair of bills meant to force schools and child-care centers to rid buildings of lead pipes and other infrastructure could see changes after concerns were aired Wednesday about how burdensome the new proposed mandate could prove for schools.
Evers adds new position to deal with lead in water
ov. Tony Evers has set up a new position in state government to coordinate the state's efforts to curtail the presence of lead in drinking water.
Michigan officials: Testing will uncover more lead in water
Michigan officials on Wednesday began informing the public of tougher sampling rules they expect to result in more drinking-water systems exceeding limits for lead, a byproduct of new regulations enacted after Flint's troubles.
Milwaukee health commissioner resigns over lead test issue
Milwaukee's health commissioner has resigned after his department failed to follow up and provide services to families of children who tested positive for lead.
6 Madison schools test positive for lead in drinking water
Madison School District officials say drinking fountains at six schools have lead levels higher than the national standard.
Superior workers test positive for lead (UPDATE)
Health officials say more than 200 workers tested for lead exposure at a Superior shipyard had elevated levels of lead in their blood.
Drinking problem: Water tainted with lead, copper at two state prisons
Some inmates, staff and visitors at two Wisconsin state prisons say the water there is unsafe to use because of lead and copper contamination.
Lead pipes, antiquated law threaten state’s drinking water quality
Experts, and even some regulators, say existing laws are failing to protect Wisconsin and the nation from harmful exposure to lead that leaches into drinking water from aging plumbing — a danger shown by the public-health emergency in Flint, Mich.
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- OSHA targets silica dust for engineered stone industry
- Biden administration announces $1.4B to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states, including Wisconsin
- Dane County pledges $1.5M boost Madison homeless shelter
- Construction jobs rise in 45 states over last 12 months
- Matt Moroney steps up as CEO of Wangard Partners
- The trade labor shortage is nothing new, but its impacts are
- Wauwatosa gains $1M for affordable housing through Barrett Lo redevelopment deal
- $700M Brewers stadium overhaul proposal comes with new contracting language
- Wisconsin unions, businesses rally support for Line 5 relocation project
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
