The event brought to light this issue of lead poisoning and helped to bring positive change that will help the situation nationwide. One example is the landmark legislation that Governor Andrew Cuomo passed for testing drinking water in schools. It was passed in September and it strives to test all drinking water for lead contamination in all schools by the end of 2016 (according to the Governor's website). In addition, it inspired my lab members at the Baruch Sleep and Environmental Sustainability lab to explore civilian's awareness of lead poisoning in the New York area and the ways that would help increase awareness. Through this research, we hope it leads to more testing of lead in apartment buildings and other institutions throughout the
The event brought to light this issue of lead poisoning and helped to bring positive change that will help the situation nationwide. One example is the landmark legislation that Governor Andrew Cuomo passed for testing drinking water in schools. It was passed in September and it strives to test all drinking water for lead contamination in all schools by the end of 2016 (according to the Governor's website). In addition, it inspired my lab members at the Baruch Sleep and Environmental Sustainability lab to explore civilian's awareness of lead poisoning in the New York area and the ways that would help increase awareness. Through this research, we hope it leads to more testing of lead in apartment buildings and other institutions throughout the