This is the fourth in our 2025 “Health Matters” series focused on health topics in South Snohomish County and sponsored by the Verdant Health Commission . Read past articles in this series here.

How lead can end up in your glass – and what you can do about it

As the Edmonds School District opened its doors to students last week, multiple water fountains and sinks were still out of use.

That’s because these water sources tested above state standards for lead earlier this year. At numerous locations throughout the area, measurements were dozens of times higher than the level permitted in public schools, or 5 parts per billion (ppb).

The school district’s experience underscores how a building’s plumbing and fixtures can leach harmful substances into the water, even in places like Edmon

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