Lead in Soil: Issues to Consider in EPA’s Anticipated Revisions to Hazard Standard
Soil-lead hazards and action levels should be based on the fine fraction of a sieved sample and address produce gardens.
Author: Tom Neltner
Tom Neltner is national director for Unleaded Kids. He is a chemical engineer and attorney dedicated to chemical safety issues. He is using his quarter century of experience in government, industry, academia, and non-profit advocacy to protect kids from harmful exposure to lead.
Lead in Soil: EPA’s Flawed Implementation of Directive at Indiana Superfund Site
EPA must apply its 200 ppm remediation goal to only the fine fraction of sieved soil samples.
EPA’s FY2026 Commitments Under Federal Lead Action Plan
EPA plans greater focus on adaptive reuse, tribal needs, and soil cleanup.
Lead in Air: EPA’s Rollbacks and Delays Undermine Progress
EPA’s action on air standards contradicts it claim to seek to ensure continued progress in reducing lead exposure.
Lead in Water: Columbus, Ohio, Asks Court to Require Lead Industry to Help Pay for LSL Replacement
This landmark case may be a model for others with many LSLs to replace.
Lead in Food: FDA Study Shows High Levels in Tomato Sauce, Baking Powder
Unleaded Kids’ analysis of the Total Diet Study shows FDA acting but more is needed.
Lead in Infant Formula: Time for Transparency Despite Industry Opposition
States should require testing and disclosure for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury contaminants.
Lead in Aviation Fuel: FAA’s Draft Transition Plan to Meet 2030 Phase-Out Deadline
Removing tetraethyl lead from aviation gas would keep about 800,000 pounds of lead from being spread across the U.S. each year.
Lead in Blood: Some Good News from Two Senators and From New Jersey
Positive changes are coming for those who look at blood lead test results and, in one state, for pregnant people.
Lead in People: CDC Fails to Regain Traction After Months of Turmoil
Childhood lead program suffered traumatic setbacks under Trump Administration.