DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A new study from the University of Iowa shows water from standalone water kiosks could contain higher-than-recommended levels of lead.
Researchers tested 20 kiosks, including all 14 in Iowa. While the kiosks were sufficient in removing forever chemicals, also known as PFAs, 15 had lead detected in their supply.
“We found some instances of lead that exceed recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, we found some instances of lead that exceed levels from the EPA,” researcher Samantha Zuhlke told KCCI…