The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Milwaukee Health Department said no further action is needed at this time.
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Advocates call on MPS for more transparency with lead action plan
MPS’ lead remediation efforts are being questioned by advocates who want more clarity on the district’s plans.
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Groups demand resignation of MPS leader, transparency following unsafe lead work at schools
Lead safety advocates have called for the resignation of a Milwaukee Public Schools official following a state order of noncompliance related to lead renovation projects.
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New clinics provide free lead testing resources
Worried about lead poisoning? Free lead screening will be available at several clinics announced by the Milwaukee Health Department.
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Some elevated lead levels remain at Golda Meir Lower School
The Milwaukee Health Department conducted a follow-up lead hazard assessment on Golda Meir Lower School that found 10 dust wipe samples that meet safety standards and two that do not.
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Lead hazards pose ‘immediate and ongoing risk’ at Kagel Elementary, Health Department says
A lead risk assessment conducted by the Milwaukee Health Department has found hazardous levels of lead paint and lead dust alongside elevated lead levels in water taps at Kagel Elementary School, 1210 W. Mineral St.
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Investigators find hazardous lead contamination at MPS schools
Investigators have found hazardous lead levels that were “concerns for safety” at Golda Meir Lower School and Kagel Elementary School.
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Lead poisoning is a serious health threat. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a case last week at the Golda Meir Lower School. Here are some testing and safety resources.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Housing
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Residents, vendors left in limbo after SDC’s closing
Since the SDC closedi in April, some vendors have not been paid, and residents have complained about unfinished work on their homes.
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My favorite story of 2023: Milwaukee makes plans to replace lead service lines. Is there money to pay for it?
This was a story that involved a tremendous amount of lifting, fact checking, editing and even breaking some news.