SipSafe Warren County Profile
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.
2.1% of results over 10ppb*
1 sample(s) tested over 10ppb
171 children served^
47 samples taken
2 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.
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