Researchers combined soil measurements and public health data to identify area where children may be exposed to unsafe levels of lead in the dirt. by Rebecca Owen15 October 2025 (published- EOS) LINK: Chicago Soil Maps Childhood Lead Exposure Risk – Eos Lead is a neurotoxin that can damage multiple body systems and lead to learning… Read more »
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EPA watchdog: Underserving Florida getting millions for lead pipe replacement while Illinois, other states have bigger needs
Florida is on track to collect nearly $1 billion in federal funds it doesn’t deserve to replace toxic lead pipes, according to a government watchdog report that concludes Illinois and a handful of other states should get the money instead. [Chicago Tribune] By most accounts, Illinois leads the nation in the number of lead service lines… Read more »