lead testing

There is no safe blood lead level in children and adults. Lead can come from lead paint or contaminated soil, water and consumer products.

A Child’s Mental, Physical, Emotional Development: ‘Lead can affect all of those things’

Tim Jagielo

The Vanderburgh County Health Department has youth lead-testing informational sessions at upcoming events, starting July 27 at Vanderburgh County Fair; has shared recall of popular children's cup due to lead

Indiana Public Broadcasting & Side Effects

Bill Author, Purdue Expert Urge Hearing For Bill On Lead Testing In Preschools, Day Cares

A state House bill would require preschools and day care centers to test for lead in drinking water and take action if lead levels are too high. Kids with…

Indiana Public Broadcasting & Side Effects

Indiana Gets Federal Money To Reduce Lead In Drinking Water

Indiana received a federal grant to help update water infrastructure and keep children safe from lead. Among other things, children exposed to lead can…

Local News

EVSC tests lead levels in schools

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation says water fixtures in all of its school buildings have been tested for lead. In a news release, the EVSC…