Researchers are partnering with community groups to determine who will get the test kits.
, a West Woodlawn environmental organization, is partnering with the Northwestern researchers to distribute test kits. Although the specifics of Blacks in Green’s role has yet to be determined, Jeremiah Muhammad, director of water justice for the organization, said he hopes to be involved with data collection and do more than just distribute test kits.
“Some people don’t even understand what lead in their water means or what it could mean or if it potentially has already affected them,” Bly said. “We’re excited to get started putting tests that aren’t too much labor into people’s hands. We’re just trying to stir up some good trouble.” Four years ago then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to begin addressing lead service lines, a problem her predecessors did not acknowledge. By the end of March,According to Lucks, a professor of chemical and biological engineering, Chicago residents need to know and understand the quality of the water in their homes.
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