Elevated lead levels in Okeechobee County drinking water prompt school testing @WPBF
Elevated lead levels in Okeechobee County drinking water prompt school testing @WPBF
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Elevated lead levels were found in some Okeechobee County homes' drinking water, leading schools to test facilities and provide bottled water, while utility officials offered safety tips and clarified the source of contamination.

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Elevated lead levels in Okeechobee County drinking water prompt school testing

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