2024
Yes
Prediction of Children’s Blood Lead Levels from Exposure to Lead in Schools’ Drinking Water—A Case Study in Tennessee, USA
https://doi.org/10.3390/w12061826
DeSimone, Dave
North America
Modeling
Exposure
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Water quality
Heavy metals
Other
Drinking water
Lead
lead-exposure
Schools
Risk
children’s health
This modeling study used school water lead data from a Tennessee district and EPA models (IEUBK, Bowers) to estimate blood lead levels in students. Results suggested 0.6-13.6% of students may exceed 5 µg/dL. Recommends remediation where water lead exceeds 15 µg/L.
2020