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	Living Safely With Lead Programs Available

Lead poisoning is one of the most serious health threats for young children up to six years old. Even small amounts of lead consumed regularly may cause learning and behavior problems. Childhood lead poisoning reduces IQ, which can never be regained.

Nearly 100 percent of Omaha homes east of 72nd Street were built before 1978 when lead was banned from paint. Recently, tests conducted in east Omaha areas revealed higher than allowable levels of lead in soils. An area in east Omaha has been designated an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Site.

Lead chips and dust from paint, and lead in soil are contributing to an alarming percentage of children in east Omaha testing positive for lead poisoning. While you may not be able to remove all of the lead in and around your home, you can learn to live safely with lead. The University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties is offering programs to help you learn to Live Safely With Lead.

“Living Safely With Lead: Reducing The Risk”
The program covers landscaping to cover and stabilize lead-contaminated soil, care and maintenance to reduce lead dust in the home, and nutrition and hygiene to reduce lead absorption. The program focus is on reducing lead poisoning risks from lead contaminated soil, as well as that from lead dust.

Programs can be scheduled for a fee. Contact the University of Nebraska Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties for information by email or phone (444-7804).

“Living Safely With Lead: Maintenance of Older Homes” The program covers safe home maintenance, repair, and remodeling practices to reduce and contain lead dust. The program focus is on reducing lead poisoning risks when doing home maintenance projects.

Programs can be scheduled for a fee. Contact the University of Nebraska Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties for information by email or phone (444-7804).

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