The [Environmental Protection Agency] has set a 10-year deadline for most utilities to replace lead service lines, but omitted requirements for schools to replace the water fountains or plumbing that have lead components.

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    • diffusive@lemmy.world
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      28 days ago

      Yes, and if the parents are unable to feed them, what is the next step? “Sorry buddy, next life pick a richer family”

      • spyd3r@sh.itjust.works
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        27 days ago

        Someone just needs to properly motivate the parent(s) to not neglect their children.

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      27 days ago

      It doesn’t take much to feed children. But i guess giving lunch to kids denies you joy of seeimg them starve?

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        27 days ago

        It doesn’t take much to hold the parents responsible for their actions (or inaction),.