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Lead contamination in municipal water sources is a consistent threat to public health. Ingesting even tiny amounts of lead can harm the human brain and nervous system — especially in young children.

NEW ORLEANS — A new high-tech monitoring system is being rolled out to help monitor water levels. Sonar sensors will be placed in canals across our city to give residents and officials real-time info ...

IIHR research associate Tom Stoeffler checks the sensor unit for a nitrate sensor at Waterworks Prairie Park in Iowa City on Sept. 11. The state’s automated network of sensors allows for monitoring of ...