Tag: Lead
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Jefferson County airport sued for noise, lead contamination
More than 400 residents of Superior’s Rock Creek subdivision filed a lawsuit against neighboring Jefferson County, owner of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, complaining that noise and alleged pollution from leaded aviation fuel are affecting their well-being and devaluing their homes. The residents of the subdivision claim in the lawsuit that increasing use of the…
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Sen. Michael Bennet tours Denver Water’s efforts to remove lead piping in city
Sen. Michael Bennet toured a project site where Denver Water is replacing old lead piping last week. Bennet was alongside, Sondra Young, the Denver NAACP president.
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Colorado lawmakers pass bill to test drinking water for lead at schools, child care centers
The Colorado legislature approved a bill Monday to crack down on lead-contaminated drinking water in Colorado schools and child care centers, funding free mandatory testing and remediation. Senators approved House Bill 1358, 28-7, which followed the House’s 43-19 vote last week. The House still needs to consider changes made by the Senate, and then send it…