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    Lead in Private Well Water and its Impacts on Children's Health

    There is no safe level of lead. Lead can be present in drinking water without any noticeable changes in color or odor. It is the responsibility of private well owners to test their water for lead and to take appropriate measures to mitigate exposure.

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    • By: Sara Eaves
  • Hartley received her North Carolina Environmental Education certificate in 2018 from Michael Regan, current EPA Administrator, and former North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary.

    From Teacher to Author: How Climate Literacy Guided My Career 

    Early in my career I realized that shifting the mindset of students in my classroom, especially on a social norm that valued consumerism over environmentalism, was a challenge with context and nuance far beyond my classroom walls.

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    • By: Jenna Hartley
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    Hurricane season is almost here, and it’s time to get prepared.

    EPA’s role in preventing, preparing for, and responding to natural disasters and environmental emergencies such as hurricanes is integral to our mission to protect human health and the environment.

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    • By: Carlton Waterhouse