Hey, get the lead out!
Childhood lead poisoning is a serious issue in St. Louis – one the city is not taking lightly. Check out the brief Lead Safe St. Louis website and you’ll find a link to Lead St. Louis Action Plan from November 2003.
The Action Plan (in PDF format) aims at eradicating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. Unlike many other city documents, this plan has clear goals, strategies and timeframes. Kudos!
The staff of Lead Safe St. Louis has the task of bringing together several city agencies that all deal with the issue of lead. Let’s hope they meet their goals!
– Steve
There’s a lot of information on lead poisoning on various EPA websites. Though many concentrate on lead in paint as being a leading cause of lead issues with children, lead in drinking water is also a concern for homes of various ages due to the solders that are used for piping, etc. Website info … http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead