In-school testing underway for Shelby County schools with high lead levels
At the Shelby County Health Department, Public Health Nurse Cornelia Bobo conducts a demonstration Dec. 19 of the lead screening process that will be used on students at the SCS schools where elevated lead samples were found in the water. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Testing has begun at the 39 Shelby County Schools where high levels of lead were found in various water sources.
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Shelby County Health Department Alisa Haushalter Shelby County Schools Shelby County Lead
Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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