/tags/lead Lead en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-19/battery-plant-fire-southeast-missouri-town-alarmed-potential-contamination In the heart of Missouri's historic Lead Belt, residents are concerned about contamination from a new industry moving into town. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-19/battery-plant-fire-southeast-missouri-town-alarmed-potential-contamination Allison Kite, Missouri Independent /economy-business/2025-02-10/st-louis-judge-brew-tulum-lead-contamination-lawsuit-delmar-maker-district-associates The celebrated Mexican cafe closed in 2023 after alleging the space was contaminated with lead dust. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:00:55 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-10/st-louis-judge-brew-tulum-lead-contamination-lawsuit-delmar-maker-district-associates Jessica Rogen /health-science-environment/2025-01-22/st-louis-county-council-policies-lead-schools-drinking-water A new law required local school districts to test drinking water for lead. After many did find lead above the state threshold, St. Louis environmental justice advocates are asking for more accountability for remediation. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-22/st-louis-county-council-policies-lead-schools-drinking-water Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-01-03/st-louis-lead-pipes-survey-responses The city’s water department is working to comply with a new U.S. EPA rule requiring the replacement of lines on residential properties. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-03/st-louis-lead-pipes-survey-responses Abby Llorico /news-briefs/2024-10-11/st-louis-to-seek-information-about-lead-water-pipes Letters, which should arrive in early November, are the first steps the city is taking to comply with new federal requirements to replace all lead service lines in 10 years. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2024-10-11/st-louis-to-seek-information-about-lead-water-pipes Rachel Lippmann /health-science-environment/2024-10-08/new-federal-rule-require-removal-lead-pipes-st-louis The Environmental Protection Agency announced drinking water providers will have 10 years to identify and remove lead pipes across the country. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:59:53 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-10-08/new-federal-rule-require-removal-lead-pipes-st-louis Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2024-02-27/missouri-lead-school-drinking-water-remediation The statewide effort to clean up drinking water was prompted by a 2022 Missouri law, and more than $27 million has been set aside to fix the problems. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-02-27/missouri-lead-school-drinking-water-remediation Kate Grumke /government-politics-issues/2023-10-20/donation-to-missouri-ag-riles-plaintiffs-in-lead-poisoning-suit-against-st-louis-company The parent company for Doe Run cut at $50,000 check to a PAC supporting Andrew Bailey three months after he filed a brief in support of the lead smelter in federal court. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:14:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-20/donation-to-missouri-ag-riles-plaintiffs-in-lead-poisoning-suit-against-st-louis-company Jason Hancock /health-science-environment/2023-06-27/st-louis-public-schools-is-starting-to-take-down-lead-contaminated-fences A districtwide effort to remove fences with lead paint on them is underway in the St. Louis Public Schools district. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:30:53 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-27/st-louis-public-schools-is-starting-to-take-down-lead-contaminated-fences Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2023-04-06/epa-estimates-more-than-200-000-lead-pipes-remain-in-missouri The state will get $106.4 million for water infrastructure upgrades through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:40:04 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-04-06/epa-estimates-more-than-200-000-lead-pipes-remain-in-missouri Allison Kite