Detroit to Shut Off Drinking Water in Schools After Lead Found

Detroit to Shut Off Drinking Water in Schools After Lead Found
Running tap water is seen in Michigan, on May 4, 2016. Reuters/Carlos Barria
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Detroit authorities on Aug. 29 ordered drinking water shut off at all 110 city public schools pending further testing after elevated levels of lead and copper were found in water at more than a dozen buildings.

Over the weekend, supplies were cut at 16 schools and bottled water was provided until water coolers arrived, Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent Nikolai Vitti said.