The identification and elimination of a potential lead hazard in an urban park

Archives of Environmental Health
J J WesolowskiT E Degarmo

Abstract

During development of a park in Oakland, California, a potential public helath hazard due to lead in the soil (approximately 1,000 to 100,000 ppm) was identified through cooperative sampling and analysis efforts of the staffs at the county and state health departments. Analysis of samples collected at various locations and depths in the park, coupled with a three-dimensional model of the lead values obtained, indicated steps necessary to eliminate the hazard. The county undertook the abatement program, and with the elimination of the health hazard, the park development has been completed. Concomitant blood lead screening of neighborhood children failed to establish the park as a source of elevated lead in any of the children tested.

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