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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