A Staten Island Resident Started Testing After Smelling Chlorine
For many Staten Island residents, the tap water is something we rarely think twice about. We use it for our morning coffee in Great Kills, fill up the dog’s bowl in Silver Lake, and cook dinner in Port Richmond without much concern. But for one local homeowner, a routine evening changed when they turned on […]
Staten Island Preschool Found Elevated Metals in One Sink Only
When a local Staten Island preschool recently conducted its routine water safety audit, the results were both a relief and a mystery. Out of fifteen tested water outlets, including drinking fountains and kitchen taps, fourteen came back with pristine results. However, a single hand-washing sink in a rear classroom showed significantly elevated levels of lead […]
What Staten Island Parents Should Know About Tap Water in Older Homes
Staten Island is often referred to as the “Borough of Parks,” a place where families seek a bit more space, a backyard for the kids, and a sense of community away from the frantic pace of Manhattan. For many parents, this dream involves moving into one of the borough’s charming older homes, from the Victorian […]