Tell Oakland School Board: Get the Lead Out

Dear OUSD School Board Members,

With the recent lead incident at McClymonds High School, we are deeply concerned concerned that there could be contaminated water at schools throughout Oakland. Schools should help all kids succeed, not jeopardize their development because of lead exposure.

We urge you to remove lead-bearing pipes and plumbing, install filters certified to remove lead, and allow no more than 1 part per billion of lead in school drinking water, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.