Portable Sensor Enables Community Lead Detection in Tap Water

Portable sensor enables community lead detection in tap water

Lead contamination in municipal water sources is a consistent threat to public health. Ingesting even tiny amounts of lead can harm the human brain and nervous system—especially in young children. To empower people to detect lead contamination in their own homes, a team of researchers developed an accessible, handheld water-testing system called the E-Tongue. This device, described in ACS Omega, was tested through a citizen science project acros…

Low-cost device could allow homeowners to test their own tap water for lead

If your home has old lead water pipes, there's a chance that harmful concentrations of lead may be present in your water. An experimental new device could soon allow homeowners to check for themselves, instead of waiting for the city to do so.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: American Chemical Society, University of Massachusetts, Water

Portable Sensor Enables Community Lead Detection in Tap Water

To empower people to detect lead contamination in their own homes, a team of researchers developed an accessible, handheld water-testing system called the E-Tongue. This device, described in ACS Omega, was tested through a citizen science project across four Massachusetts towns.

Two Yellowknife schools report lead levels in drinking water that exceed standards - Ground Water Canada

Yellowknife, N.W.T. – Two city schools have drinking water with lead levels that exceed maximum acceptable concentrations, the local school board has reported. Although the water is deemed safe for hand washing and cleaning, it is not suitable for drinking or for cooking. Bottled water and water fill stations are being provided in the meantime. The board is working to identify sources of exposure. CBC News report