Is the water safe in public schools? The water crisis in Michigan has drawn national attention to water quality and safety. Many public school districts still question their water purity. Experts say that schools nationwide have issues with lead contamination.

According to The New York Times, federal regulations on water safety apply on narrow issues. Regulations apply only to suppliers of water in case of regulating drinking water. When it comes to lead, it is difficult to assign responsibility. School districts, state city regulators, and the federal E.P.A. have all failed at every level. Michael Wines, Patrick McGeehan and John Schwartz, who cover water safety for The New York Times, reflect on their reporting. For more on the conversation – click here