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Government monitoring devices around Gopher Resource's lead plant in Tampa, Florida measured lead levels well above federal air-quality standards.

A county in Florida plans to increase testing around Gopher Resource’s lead factory and use a new, randomized schedule following a Tampa Bay Times report.

Tampa lead factory incurs more problems At Gopher Resource, OSHA inspectors have been present for nearly two months. Video shows more issues with the ventilation system.     Consultants and workers have documented problems with fumes spilling out from the furnace into the workspace at Gopher Resource for years. [ Gopher workers and 2017 consultant report ] Published 53 minutes ago Toxic fumes billow out from the furnace inside the east Tampa lead smelter, escaping exhaust hoods meant to c...

County will provide testing for neighbors of Florida’s lead smelter Residents who live near Gopher Resource gather in Tampa to hear from county officials in wake of Times investigation.     Neighbors who live near Gopher Resource, Floridas only lead smelter, showed up for a community meeting at Kenly Park on Wednesday to hear from local leaders. Health officials say they will offer lead testing for local residents. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ] Publis...

The Hillsborough County Health Department will provide testing to the community around Gopher Resource, a lead smelter operating near an elementary school in Tampa. The announcement was made Wednesday evening during a town hall held at Kenly Park and organized by Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers. Dozens of community members, government officials and some workers gathered around the basketball court to hear from officials about the health effects of lead on children, ways to prevent e...