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 While local students were home for the holidays during winter break, Shelby County Schools were busy testing their water for lead.

As the results came back, they caused some alarm.

Twelve schools showed a dangerous level of contamination.

The good news is students have been drinking bottled water since the beginning of the pandemic.

Joining us now to talk about it are Michelle McKissack and Althea Greene from the Shelby County School board.