By Dan Ivers | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
NEWARK – Some 17,000 children will be tested for potential lead poisoning after high levels of the chemical were found in nearly half of the its schools, officials revealed today.
Newark Department of Health Director Dr. Hanaa Hamdi told members of the City Council Tuesday that the tests will begin with approximately 2,000 toddlers who attend early childhood centers located at the 30 buildings were elevated levels of lead were found.
Once those have been completed, the city will set up a number of sites outside of schools to test the remaining students.
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