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For Immediate Release: May 9, 2005
ATLANTA - Ongoing exposure to lead in children 6 years of age and younger living in or near the Omaha Lead site in Douglas County, Neb., is a public health hazard, says the public health assessment released by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
ATSDR conducted a health assessment to evaluate the possible public health impacts of lead at the site. The assessment includes agency findings and recommendations for clean-up and future lead poisoning prevention. On the basis of an evaluation of available site information and sampling data, general findings conclude that:
The assessment is available online at www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/omahalead and in the following locations:
W. Dale Clark Library###
Members of the news media can request an interview with ATSDR staff by calling the ATSDR Office of Communication at 770-488-0700.
Updated by
R. Searfoss May 9, 2005
For more information, contact ATSDR at:
770-488-0700 or e-mail (news media)
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