Pssst… it’s not just the three school boards under Ministry control.
Any schools or other buildings made before the mid-1980s have lead solder and fittings and those made before 1975 had straight up lead pipes.
#GetTheLeadOut
#OntEd
Any schools or other buildings made before the mid-1980s have lead solder and fittings and those made before 1975 had straight up lead pipes.
#GetTheLeadOut
#OntEd
Environmental lawyers demand action on lead in school drinking water https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/canadian-environmental-law-association-demands-action-on-lead-in-drinking-water-from-new-ministry-of-education-supervisors/
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
July 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Pssst… it’s not just the three school boards under Ministry control.
Any schools or other buildings made before the mid-1980s have lead solder and fittings and those made before 1975 had straight up lead pipes.
#GetTheLeadOut
#OntEd
Any schools or other buildings made before the mid-1980s have lead solder and fittings and those made before 1975 had straight up lead pipes.
#GetTheLeadOut
#OntEd
"Clean water at school shouldn’t be a luxury. In Michigan, it’s finally becoming the law. Let’s make sure it becomes the reality."
♥️ 🚰
#GetTheLeadOut
♥️ 🚰
#GetTheLeadOut
"Michigan is the first state in the country to require that all schools and child care facilities provide drinking water through lead-removing filters."
by @safewater.bsky.social / @planetdetroit.org
by @safewater.bsky.social / @planetdetroit.org
VOICES: Michigan is the first state to require water filters in schools. Let's make sure it’s done right.
Michigan schools are now required to use lead-removing filters to provide safe drinking water, a first in the nation.
planetdetroit.org
May 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Clean water at school shouldn’t be a luxury. In Michigan, it’s finally becoming the law. Let’s make sure it becomes the reality."
♥️ 🚰
#GetTheLeadOut
♥️ 🚰
#GetTheLeadOut
Lead exposure is likely to impair children's brain development, contribute to learning and behavioral problems, and lower IQs. Find out what your community is doing to #GetTheLeadOut of your drinking water.
www.edf.org/national-map...
www.edf.org/national-map...
December 10, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Lead exposure is likely to impair children's brain development, contribute to learning and behavioral problems, and lower IQs. Find out what your community is doing to #GetTheLeadOut of your drinking water.
www.edf.org/national-map...
www.edf.org/national-map...
FOREVER, the environmental community has been saying we should replace lead pipes in drinking water systems. The Biden-Harris Admin got it done. $15 billion for lead pipe replacement, & an additional $11.7 B for water infrastructure & lead pipe replacement. www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-roo...
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule to Replace Lead Pipes Within a Decade, Announces New Funding to Deliver Clean Drinking Water | The White House
Since President Biden Took Office, Over 367,000 Lead Pipes Have Been Replaced Nationwide, Benefitting 918,000 People President Biden and Vice President
www.whitehouse.gov
October 25, 2024 at 1:44 AM
This grassroots movement from Leeds County is seeking to ban lead fishing tackle across Ontario
The ingestion of lead fishing tackle is the leading cause of death in adult common loons.
By Ella Miller
Insideottawavalleycom buff.ly/iCYwPXJ
#Fishing #toxins #loons #gettheleadout
The ingestion of lead fishing tackle is the leading cause of death in adult common loons.
By Ella Miller
Insideottawavalleycom buff.ly/iCYwPXJ
#Fishing #toxins #loons #gettheleadout
September 26, 2026 at 9:33 AM
This grassroots movement from Leeds County is seeking to ban lead fishing tackle across Ontario
The ingestion of lead fishing tackle is the leading cause of death in adult common loons.
By Ella Miller
Insideottawavalleycom buff.ly/iCYwPXJ
#Fishing #toxins #loons #gettheleadout
The ingestion of lead fishing tackle is the leading cause of death in adult common loons.
By Ella Miller
Insideottawavalleycom buff.ly/iCYwPXJ
#Fishing #toxins #loons #gettheleadout
DYK? 9 million U.S. homes & businesses still get their water from lead pipes. ⬇️ This new toolkit can help you work with your mayor and other community leaders to #GetTheLeadOut www.leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
February 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
DYK? 9 million U.S. homes & businesses still get their water from lead pipes. ⬇️ This new toolkit can help you work with your mayor and other community leaders to #GetTheLeadOut www.leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
A new map from @grist.org, @insideclimatenews.org, and @wbez.org gives Chicago a glimpse into its drinking water safety.
The city has the highest number of lead service lines in the U.S., and Black and Latine communities are impacted most. #GetTheLeadOut:
grist.org/accountabili...
The city has the highest number of lead service lines in the U.S., and Black and Latine communities are impacted most. #GetTheLeadOut:
grist.org/accountabili...
Chicago’s lead pipe crisis, mapped
Here's what the data reveals about who's most at risk.
grist.org
August 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A new map from @grist.org, @insideclimatenews.org, and @wbez.org gives Chicago a glimpse into its drinking water safety.
The city has the highest number of lead service lines in the U.S., and Black and Latine communities are impacted most. #GetTheLeadOut:
grist.org/accountabili...
The city has the highest number of lead service lines in the U.S., and Black and Latine communities are impacted most. #GetTheLeadOut:
grist.org/accountabili...
It's construction season! 🚧 For safe drinking water tips during lead service line replacements, read our updated online toolkit ➡️ heyzine.com/flip-book/16...
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
June 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
It's construction season! 🚧 For safe drinking water tips during lead service line replacements, read our updated online toolkit ➡️ heyzine.com/flip-book/16...
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
The Biden administration took major strides to #GetTheLeadOut of our drinking water. Action to replace lead pipes in the U.S. will ensure safer, healthier drinking water for people across the country, but this life-saving progress is at risk.
Here’s what you need to know. 👀 💧
Here’s what you need to know. 👀 💧
April 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Biden administration took major strides to #GetTheLeadOut of our drinking water. Action to replace lead pipes in the U.S. will ensure safer, healthier drinking water for people across the country, but this life-saving progress is at risk.
Here’s what you need to know. 👀 💧
Here’s what you need to know. 👀 💧
A proposed 65% cut to the EPA’s budget could gut clean water programs in the Great Lakes, putting millions at risk. These programs are essential to #GetTheLeadOut & control pollution.
Joel Brammeier of @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social in @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
Joel Brammeier of @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social in @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
EPA cuts are terrible news for clean water programs in Great Lakes states
The head of the Alliance for the Great Lakes explains how Trump administration EPA cuts will hurt clean water programs, such as lead service line replacement and initiatives to reduce “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
chicago.suntimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A proposed 65% cut to the EPA’s budget could gut clean water programs in the Great Lakes, putting millions at risk. These programs are essential to #GetTheLeadOut & control pollution.
Joel Brammeier of @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social in @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
Joel Brammeier of @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social in @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
🌊 TOMORROW 4:30pm at Northwestern! Gina Ramirez on fighting for water justice in Chicago. Her parents now save $600/year after their lead line replacement. Join us to learn how community organizing creates real change. See you there! 💧 #GetTheLeadOut #Chicago
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🌊 TOMORROW 4:30pm at Northwestern! Gina Ramirez on fighting for water justice in Chicago. Her parents now save $600/year after their lead line replacement. Join us to learn how community organizing creates real change. See you there! 💧 #GetTheLeadOut #Chicago
⏰ One week out! Join us Nov 4, 4:30-6pm CT at Northwestern for a powerful talk on Chicago's water crisis with activist Gina Ramirez. 400,000+ lead lines in our city—learn how grassroots organizing is driving change. 💧 #WaterJustice #Chicago #GetTheLeadOut
October 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
⏰ One week out! Join us Nov 4, 4:30-6pm CT at Northwestern for a powerful talk on Chicago's water crisis with activist Gina Ramirez. 400,000+ lead lines in our city—learn how grassroots organizing is driving change. 💧 #WaterJustice #Chicago #GetTheLeadOut
SHARE THIS WITH YOUR MAYOR: Do you have lead pipes in your city? This roadmap is for you: a step-by-step interactive guide to help you #GetTheLeadOut and ensure safer drinking water in your community.
leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#PublicHealth #LeadPoisoning #EnvironmentalHealth #HealthyHomes
leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#PublicHealth #LeadPoisoning #EnvironmentalHealth #HealthyHomes
Mayor's Roadmap: 6 Key Priorities for Lead Pipe Replacement - Lead Innovation Hub
Mayor’s Roadmap 6 Key Priorities for Lead Pipe Replacement When mayors and city leaders champion lead pipe replacement, progress is made. The Mayor’s Roadmap lays out six key priorities to guide mayor...
leadinnovationhub.org
March 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
SHARE THIS WITH YOUR MAYOR: Do you have lead pipes in your city? This roadmap is for you: a step-by-step interactive guide to help you #GetTheLeadOut and ensure safer drinking water in your community.
leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#PublicHealth #LeadPoisoning #EnvironmentalHealth #HealthyHomes
leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#PublicHealth #LeadPoisoning #EnvironmentalHealth #HealthyHomes
From action to #GetTheLeadOut to a New York City congestion relief win, here are the latest #GoodClimateNews stories that prove climate action isn’t just possible, it’s worth it! vitalsigns.edf.org/story/good-c...
This month’s good climate news
From lead pipe removal in Flint to New York City's successful congestion pricing program, here are the wins to help fortify you in the climate change fight. These are this month's good climate news st...
vitalsigns.edf.org
August 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
From action to #GetTheLeadOut to a New York City congestion relief win, here are the latest #GoodClimateNews stories that prove climate action isn’t just possible, it’s worth it! vitalsigns.edf.org/story/good-c...
Are you an Erie County Water Authority customer? They have information about reducing your household's risk of lead exposure from older water / lead service lines.
Lead is a poison that can cause devastating and long-lasting health harms, especially for children.
my.ecwa.org/GetTheLeadOut
Lead is a poison that can cause devastating and long-lasting health harms, especially for children.
my.ecwa.org/GetTheLeadOut
Let's Get the Lead Out
Erie County Water Authority
my.ecwa.org
May 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Are you an Erie County Water Authority customer? They have information about reducing your household's risk of lead exposure from older water / lead service lines.
Lead is a poison that can cause devastating and long-lasting health harms, especially for children.
my.ecwa.org/GetTheLeadOut
Lead is a poison that can cause devastating and long-lasting health harms, especially for children.
my.ecwa.org/GetTheLeadOut
#Gettheleadout 🚰 ACMUA is #doorknocking to get the lead out 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Days like these remind me that good policy work is ineffective unless it actually gets implemented as intended and the most impacted have benefited.
July 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#Gettheleadout 🚰 ACMUA is #doorknocking to get the lead out 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Days like these remind me that good policy work is ineffective unless it actually gets implemented as intended and the most impacted have benefited.
🚰 States across the country are working to remove the toxic lead pipes contaminating their drinking water, but no one should have to wait years for lead-free water. Filters are the best solution to ensure safe public water for communities until they #GetTheLeadOut. bit.ly/PlanetDetroit
June 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🚰 States across the country are working to remove the toxic lead pipes contaminating their drinking water, but no one should have to wait years for lead-free water. Filters are the best solution to ensure safe public water for communities until they #GetTheLeadOut. bit.ly/PlanetDetroit
Thank you to the all-women crew of volunteers from the Univserity of Memphis and GHHI that supported this month's Lead Free South Memphis Canvass.
Let's keep fighting to #GetTheLeadOut of #Memphis 💪🏿
#YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #LeadFreeUSA
Let's keep fighting to #GetTheLeadOut of #Memphis 💪🏿
#YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #LeadFreeUSA
April 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you to the all-women crew of volunteers from the Univserity of Memphis and GHHI that supported this month's Lead Free South Memphis Canvass.
Let's keep fighting to #GetTheLeadOut of #Memphis 💪🏿
#YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #LeadFreeUSA
Let's keep fighting to #GetTheLeadOut of #Memphis 💪🏿
#YoungGiftedGreen #EnvironmentalJustice #LeadFreeUSA
Lead exposure can cause serious health harms, especially for children & pregnant people. The time is now to get lead pipes out of our communities, & this new resource from
@EnvDefenseFund + Environmental Policy Innovation Ctr
can help: leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#YoungGiftedGreen #GetTheLeadOut
@EnvDefenseFund + Environmental Policy Innovation Ctr
can help: leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#YoungGiftedGreen #GetTheLeadOut
Mayor's Roadmap: 6 Key Priorities for Lead Pipe Replacement - Lead Innovation Hub
Mayor’s Roadmap 6 Key Priorities for Lead Pipe Replacement When mayors and city leaders champion lead pipe replacement, progress is made. The Mayor’s Roadmap lays out six key priorities to guide mayor...
leadinnovationhub.org
February 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Lead exposure can cause serious health harms, especially for children & pregnant people. The time is now to get lead pipes out of our communities, & this new resource from
@EnvDefenseFund + Environmental Policy Innovation Ctr
can help: leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#YoungGiftedGreen #GetTheLeadOut
@EnvDefenseFund + Environmental Policy Innovation Ctr
can help: leadinnovationhub.org/mayors/
#YoungGiftedGreen #GetTheLeadOut
You want to reduce crime? http://j.mp/GettingTheLeadOut #GetTheLeadOut
Sick Kids Are Just the Beginning of America’s Lead Crisis
The hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQs, and t...
j.mp
December 1, 2024 at 9:03 AM
You want to reduce crime? http://j.mp/GettingTheLeadOut #GetTheLeadOut
Children in low-income & communities of color have the highest rates of lead poisoning. No safe level of exposure exists. That's why we joined 27 groups to call for @NYGovCuomo to #GetTheLeadOut & invest $100M in NY's Lead Service Line Replacement Program....
January 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Children in low-income & communities of color have the highest rates of lead poisoning. No safe level of exposure exists. That's why we joined 27 groups to call for @NYGovCuomo to #GetTheLeadOut & invest $100M in NY's Lead Service Line Replacement Program....
Is your drinking water coming from a lead pipe? It’s more common than you might think. It’s time to #GetTheLeadOut. Take action today.
December 27, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Is your drinking water coming from a lead pipe? It’s more common than you might think. It’s time to #GetTheLeadOut. Take action today.