A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 5-14-2021

05-14-2021

Topic: Get the lead out — what are the household lead hazards facing Mon Valley residents

Guests: Talor Musil and Hanna Beightley of Women for a Healthy Environment

How Topic Discussed: What are the health hazards — particularly for children and pregnant women — associated with exposure to lead paint or lead-contaminated soil? Why is lead testing at residential homes important? What are some misconceptions people have about lead poisoning? What are some steps people can do to keep themselves safe? Why is lead contamination is particularly a concern in the Pittsburgh area?

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