New Lower Screening Levels for Lead in Contaminated Soil and Resources to Protect Children and Families in Puerto Rico

In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it was lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of the lower screening levels, EPA also declared it expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup under the Superfund law and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act., , , , EPA is changing the screening le...

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