The Lead in Our Soil: A Legacy of Neglect and a Path Forward More than half the homes in East Omaha harbor lead levels that could cause high blood lead levels in children.
This is not just a local issue, but a symptom of a broader failure to address the ongoing legacy of industrial pollution.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been aware of the risks posed by lead contamination in soil for decades, yet its response has been consistently inadequate.