January 29, 2024 | 12:15 PM
tag | lead poisoning
November 20, 2023 | 9:41 AM
Lead testing isn’t required for Pa. school drinking fountains. Lawmakers want to change that.
April 5, 2023 | 5:45 PM
Pennsylvania has the 4th most underground lead pipes in the U.S., EPA says
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.
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.
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.
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/WITF 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.
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/WITF 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
