Published Online: August 3, 1988
Measures Would Force Action on Water Coolers Containing Lead
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Comments WASHINGTON--Water-cooler manufacturers would be required to recall all models with lead or lead-lined tanks, under bills introduced in the House and the Senate in late June.
The measures also would provide federal funds to assess and mitigate high levels of lead in schools' drinking water.
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