lead exposure

A handful of Peoria water testing sites are showing elevated levels of lead.

Seven ZIP codes across the Tri-County area are among the 180 added to the state’s list of areas considered at high risk for childhood lead exposure, including the communities of Washington, Morton, Mapleton and Metamora.

Illinois elementary schools and day care centers will have to test drinking water sources for lead under legislation that Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed.…