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SipSafe Tallahatchie County Profile

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Publication Number: P4002-68
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The SipSafe program, conducted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is working to reduce lead exposure in children ages birth to 5 years by screening water in qualifying schools and childcare facilities.

14.8% of results over 10ppb*

8 sample(s) tested over 10ppb

216 children served^

54 samples taken

3 facilities sampled^

This data was collected between 2021 and 2023.

*10ppb is the proposed EPA action level for lead in drinking water.

^Based on January 2024 report of licensed childcare facilities in Mississippi from MSDH.

For more information, contact Justin Palmer at 662.325.0520 or justin.palmer@msstate.edu.

Department: MSU Extension- Tallahatchie County
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