Project Grant 00A01430

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $850K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 1
Federal Grant Program
66.444
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Connecticut, USA
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  1. Communicating test results and lead information to the public, parents, teachers, and communities;
  2. Training schools and child care facilities on lead risks and testing protocols;
  3. Conducting lead testing using certified laboratories; and
  4. Developing plans to address any elevated lead levels identified.

The grant aims to reduce children's exposure to lead in drinking water, improve public knowledge on environmental health hazards, and foster partnerships to efficiently use resources and share information among health, school, childcare, and utility sectors.

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