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PENN YAN — Yates County Public Health hosted a regional meeting of the Finger Lakes Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning earlier this month.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had lowered recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas. As a result of the lower screening levels, EPA also shared that it expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup under the Superfund law and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act., , , , EPA changed the screening level for lead in soil at...

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...

Amanda Weinberger is being sued in her capacity as landlord of the Smith Street property where several children were reportedly poisoned by lead.

Earlier this month, officials in Orange County declared a local emergency following a large fire at a hangar in Tustin, California. The World War 2 era hangar was built of wood and had been designated a Historical Landmark. It sadly was destroyed in the massive fire that spewed smoke and ash throughout the area., , , , Following the fire, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) reported it had collected and analyzed air and ash samples. Test results indicated the presence of as...