This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 66.444), provides $1,162,000 to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to implement a voluntary program of lead testing in drinking water at local schools and childcare centers in Louisiana. The key activities under this award include: conducting outreach and communication with prioritized facilities, providing training on the health risks of elevated lead, utilizing EPA's 3Ts guidance for a 2-step sampling protocol, and analyzing samples through an LDH-certified laboratory. LDH will also respond to any elevated lead levels detected and coordinate remediation efforts. The anticipated deliverables include the number of facilities sampled, communicating all results, and providing remediation guidance where necessary. The overall goals are to mitigate lead exposure, reduce children's lead exposure in drinking water, and educate staff, parents, and the community on the potential health risks associated with lead in drinking water.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $810.0k | 6/10/25 | ||
| Not listed | $352.0k | 1/13/25 |