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Elevated lead levels found in Okeechobee drinking water, parents urged to test children

OUA said 70 samples showed more than 10% above the EPA lead action level, and it is offering testing guidance for families.

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The Okeechobee Utility Authority has detected elevated lead levels in the city’s drinking water, prompting officials to recommend testing for children.

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Okeechobee Utility Authority issues drinking water warning after elevated lead levels found in homes

The Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) has issued a drinking water warning after testing revealed elevated lead levels in some homes and buildings throughout the community.

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Elevated lead levels found in Okeechobee drinking water, parents urged to test children

The Okeechobee Utility Authority has detected elevated lead levels in the city’s drinking water, prompting officials to recommend testing for children.

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WPBF broke the news on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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