The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) a $930,000 Project Grant under the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 66.444). The funding will enable VDH to implement a program of voluntary lead testing in drinking water at local schools and child care centers across Virginia. Key activities include:
- Providing technical assistance and training to guide schools and child care centers through the implementation process, including developing sample site plans, collecting water samples, and managing results.
- Assisting with response planning and coordinating remediation efforts for facilities with elevated lead levels exceeding 10 parts per billion.
- Ensuring public transparency by sharing testing results with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
The project aims to reduce children's exposure to lead in drinking water by establishing routine lead testing and mitigation practices at schools and child care facilities, particularly those serving underserved and low-income communities. No sub-awards are included under this assistance agreement, which has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
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