State, school districts partner to test for lead in drinking water

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah drinking water regulators and school districts across the state are rolling out a voluntary initiative to test for lead in water delivery systems, with initial sampling showing some schools need to make upgrades or improvements.The effort so far involves 399 samples collected by 10 school districts, with 3.5 percent of the samples indicating lead levels necessitating a fix — such as replacement of a faucet or piping.Marie Owens, director of the Utah Division of