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This guide uses the 3Ts (training, testing, telling) to assist you with the steps needed to reduce children’s exposure to lead in drinking water.  \nf Training: information about health effects and sources of lead  \nf Testing: simple instructions for testing water and recommended solutions for fixing a lead problem if one is identified  \nf Telling: sharing information with parents and staff  \nIf you own or direct a large child care facility you should obtain a copy of 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools: Revised Technical Guidance. This guide can be downloaded [at](at www.epa.gov/)[ www.epa.gov/](at www.epa.gov/)[ ](at www.epa.gov/)[safewater/schools](safewater/schools or ordered by calling the Safe Drinking Water)[ or ordered by calling the Safe Drinking Water](safewater/schools or ordered by calling the Safe Drinking Water)[ ](safewater/schools or ordered by calling the Safe Drinking Water)[Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.](Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.)  \n1  \nLead and Children’s Health  \n\n| Lead exposure is a serious health concern, especially for young children and infants. Children’s bodies absorb more of the lead they are exposed to than do adults. For infants and children, exposure to high levels of lead may result in delays in physical or mental development, lower IQ levels, and even brain damage. Because children spend so much time in child care facilities and lead exposure is a serious health risk for children, these facilities need to know if their drinking water is safe. Learn more about the health effects of lead on page 4 of this Guide.\u003Cbr>Lead in Drinking Water |\n| --- |\n| Drinking water is one possible source of lead exposure. Some drinking water pipes, taps, solder, and other plumbing components contain lead. Lead in the plumbing can leach into water, putting children at risk. Other possible sources of lead exposure include paint, dust, soil and dirt, and pottery. Drinking water is not usually a major source of lead but facilities that serve young children should test their water to make sure it is safe. Read more about how lead gets into drinking water on page 5.\u003Cbr>Testing for Lead |\n\nTesting water in child care facilities is important because children spend a lot of time in these facilities, and are very likely to consume water while there. Even though water delivered from the community’s public water supply must meet federal and state standards for lead, the building plumbing may contribute to elevated lead levels in the drinking water. Testing the water at each outlet is the only sure way to find out if the water contains too much lead. Follow the instructions on page 8 to test the drinking water in your facility.  \n2  \nFinding Help   \nYou may be able to find help in your efforts to ensure the drinking water in your facility does not contain elevated levels of lead.  \nf Contact your local drinking water supplier. They can provide information on the quality of the water and may be able to help with testing and analysis.  \nf Contact your state drinking water program to see if any requirements apply or if they can provide help.  \nf Contact the state or local health agency to discuss your needs.  \nf Local community organizations may also be able to help you in your efforts.  \nHealth Effects  \n\n| of Lead\u003Cbr>Lead is a toxic metal that is harmful to human health when it is ingested or inhaled. Unlike most other contaminants, lead is stored in our bones, and can be released over time into the bloodstream. 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