Soil Samples Reveal High Lead Levels in Houston’s Greater Fifth Ward Neighborhood

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By Paige BennettNov 12, 2024, 7:17 pm80 pts
In a new study, scientists tested soil samples from residential and play areas in the Greater Fifth Ward, a neighborhood of Houston, Texas and found high concentrations of lead. The researchers tested for heavy metals and metalloids, such as lead, arsenic and mercury. While the levels for most of the heavy…

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Soil Samples Reveal High Lead Levels in Houston’s Greater Fifth Ward Neighborhood

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