TOXIC LEAD LEVELS FOUND IN WATER AT BRENHAM STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER

  

Toxic lead levels in the water at the Brenham State Supported Living Center have been found. According to the director of the center, bottled water is currently being used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth. A letter has been written to families and guardians of those at the Center, making them aware of the situation.

Recent water testing at three Texas State-Supported Living Centers has shown that more than 600 disabled residents have been drinking water with toxic lead levels. The elevated lead levels have also been detected at centers in El Paso and San Angelo.