Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin has signed an executive order to create a new position in the state’s government tasked with addressing the lead contamination problem in drinking water systems.

The new position is within the Department of Health Services, although no one has been named to the post yet.

One in 13 children in the state are testing for elevated levels of lead in their blood. Meanwhile, Evers’ budget has allocated $32 million for water-quality improvement projects.

Two Workers Die During Dye Tests in Sewer

Two sewer workers died performing dye tests in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, according to authorities.

Coworkers reported the two men were unresponsive in a manhole before first responders pulled the workers out of the sewer and pronounced them dead at the scene. The men were in their early 20s according to reports.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the deaths.

“It’s a very heartbreaking situation we got going on here,” Aldan Mayor Carmen Maniaci told reporters from The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We’re going to do our best to recover and move forward.”

Pennsylvania Governor Announces $136 Million in Water/Wastewater Project Funding

Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania has announced the investment of $136 million for 17 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and nonpoint source projects across 17 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

“The approvals for these water-quality infrastructure projects are an important component of our support for clean water in Pennsylvania,” says Wolf. “The funding provided by PENNVEST delivers the financial backing necessary for communities to make improvements that ensure potable drinking water, adequate wastewater treatment, and storm water management facilities improve our quality of life and strengthen our communities.”