Trump Administration Brakes Hard in Asbestos Ban Removal
"Northern Illinois Radon LLC and US Environmental Testing remind the public of the dangers associated with Asbestos exposure."
Rialto Square Theatre
Scheduled now back open!
LEAD PAINT: IN THE NEWS
"It's Raining Lead"
It’s raining lead: State warns paint chips are falling off bridges Feb 24, 2023 | Environment, , Transportation CDOT.
Lead in Cinnamon?
What Manufacturers Are Safe to Consume
Over 10 years of Lead Water Contamination
Glen Ellyn, IL
Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (LSLRP)
LSLRP is due to EPA by April 2027. The city is asking for resident help to meet the deadline. https://www.glenellyn.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1198
Apple Sauce
City Water Supply: Chicago, IL
Clinics &
Healthcare Centers
Day Care Centers
Day Care Centers must test their water for lead to be DCFS licensed. Ask your Center to see their approval letter and latest test results!
Lead Dust ~ Hardwood Flooring
Lead dust inhalation is the leading source of lead exposure for young children. As they spend a majority of the time on the floor. The lead dust is transferred from their hands into body via their mouth and nose (facial contact).
Lead in Soil
Lead may be found in soil along the drip-line of dwellings with lead siding. Also in play areas with equipment painted with lead containing paint. It's important to test soil.
Paint: Exterior and Interior
Toys: Painted, Collectables
Imported and Foreign Made Products don't always have the same regulations for lead-containing materials in paint and metal as the USA.
MOLD: IN THE NEWS
Warning Signs of Mold Allergy
RADON: IN THE NEWS
Radon Gas Exposure
Linked to Asthma
Exposure to radon gas from young age has been correlated to Asthma development.
Millions in U.S. exposed to dangerous radon, study finds
Nearly 25% of the U.S. population—more than 83 million people—may be exposed to radon concentrations at or above 148 Bq/m3, which are considered dangerous.
2025 Improved Radon Gas Map, Harvard School of Public Health
Improved radon gas mapping finds nearly 25% of Americans living in highest risk areas
