Skip Navigation

tag | lead poisoning

April 5, 2023 | 5:45 PM

Pennsylvania has the 4th most underground lead pipes in the U.S., EPA says

By Molly Bilinski/LehighValleyLive.com
November 28, 2022 | 9:10 AM

Thousands of toddler sippy cups and bottles are recalled over lead poisoning risk

Green Sprouts is recalling its stainless-steel cups and bottles over a lead poisoning hazard.

By Emma Bowman/ NPR
August 1, 2022 | 10:40 AM

Whether from an antique shop or discount store, toxic lead items are easy to buy

Lead paint and lead pipes are cited as the top risks of lead exposure to children. Poisoning from consumer goods and antiques is rare.

By Nara Savge and Samantha Horton/NPR

Support for WITF is provided by:

Become a WITF sponsor today »

June 17, 2022 | 5:23 PM

Kamala Harris calls Pittsburgh a leader in lead remediation during Homewood visit

The White House has set a goal to replace all lead drinking water pipes within 10 years, but the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is on pace to swap out its lead pipes in half that time.

By Oliver Morrison/ WESA
September 10, 2021 | 3:07 PM

Lancaster-area animal rehabilitation center treats an alarming number of animals with lead poisoning

On any given day, the Raven Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center offers aid to raptors, like eagles and vultures, mammals and waterfowl that have been hurt or injured.

By Merideth Bucher
August 23, 2021 | 5:53 PM

Free lead paint removal available for some Lancaster County residents

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is spending $50 million to prevent lead poisoning.

By Brett Sholtis
July 14, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Lead paint still poisons thousands of children, advocacy group urges action plan

Emergency rental assistance falls short for communities with greatest need

By Merideth Bucher
July 2, 2021 | 3:45 PM

Lead paint poisons thousands of Pa. children each year. Advocates say now is the time to act

Lead poisoning prevention experts are calling on the state to fund remediation and testing

By Brett Sholtis
December 31, 2019 | 12:04 PM

New case tests big question: Can Philly kids sue after getting sick in school buildings?

Dean Pagan became a poster child for Philadelphia’s school infrastructure woes when The Philadelphia Inquirer featured his case of lead poisoning in an investigative story last year.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads
November 4, 2019 | 9:49 AM

Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint

A yearlong investigation by more than 120 journalists from nine universities and 10 media organizations collected test results that properly measure exposure to lead in 11 cities across Canada.

By Martha Mendoza/The Associated Press
LOAD MORE