GENESEO – Recent testing determined that lead levels in the water at Geneseo Central School are well below hazardous levels. According to a letter from Geneseo Central School to parents, none of the water sources tested had levels above 5.84 parts per billion. The average reading was 1.5 parts per billion. Readings above 15 parts per billion are considered 'actionable.' "The school was opened in 1974 and we replaced all of the drinking … [Read more...]
Zika Virus May Cause Birth Defects, NYS Offers Testing to Pregnant Women
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Testing for the Zika virus is now available to all pregnant women in New York State, following reports that the virus may be linked to birth defects. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Disease Control issued a Health Advisory on Feb. 4 alerting NYS residents that Zika virus testing now available to all pregnant women in the … [Read more...]