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It's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - October 19 - 25!

Lead exposure continues to harm families in Pittsburgh, especially in Black communities, where aging housing, schools, and water systems carry the highest risk. This year is no different! 

Check out activities happening in Allegheny County!

Allegheny County Conservation District's Soil Screening Drop-off Event 
October 18 - 26 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 
You can drop off soil samples and get them tested for lead. 
Click here for more information.  

Ecology Center and Great Lakes Lead Elimination Network (GLLEN) 
Virtual Webinar | Monday, October 20 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm 
Click here for more information

The Lead Free Promise Project’s Empowering Change: Strategies for a Lead-Safe Future 
In-Person Conference | Tuesday, October 21 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Register Here

The Life Without Lead Summit 
Virtual Event | Wednesday, October 22 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 
Learn, connect, and act for a lead-safe future in Allegheny County. 
Register Here

Pittsburgh United and Clean Water Action
Chatham University for an Environmental Justice Film Festival - Eddy Theatre
In-Person Event | Thursday, October 23rd | 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Register Here