Lauren Lumpkin,

Lauren Lumpkin is a dedicated journalist with a focus on local education issues. She currently serves as a reporter for The Washington Post, having joined the team in 2020 after completing a fellowship on the education desk. Prior to her role at The Post, Lumpkin covered public schools for the Capital Gazette and broke news for the Baltimore Sun. Additionally, she has contributed articles to the Nation and NBC Washington. With an MA in journalism and public affairs, as well as a BA in public relations and strategic communication from American University, Lumpkin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her reporting.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lauren-lumpkin/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Boil Water Advisory Issued for D.C., Arlington County: Algae Blooms Affect One Million People

Boil Water Advisory Issued for D.C., Arlington County: Algae Blooms Affect One Million People

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 A boil water advisory was issued for over one million residents in D.C., Arlington County, and Northern Virginia on July 3, 2024 due to algae blooms in the Potomac River causing elevated turbidity levels. Residents were urged to boil water before consumption and throw out affected beverages or ice. The Washington Aqueduct temporarily transferred all water treatment operations from Dalecarlia to McMillan plant, while adding copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to combat algae growth. The advisory was lifted after confirmed adherence to U.S. EPA standards.