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Lead Contamination Persists in Altadena Homes One Year Later

1/9/2026

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One year after the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, forty-five of fifty remediated homes still tested positive for lead.
Homeowner Blossom Wright expressed frustration over the persistent lead.
Homeowner Ellen Dinerman faces insurance challenges for soil remediation.
Caltech geochemist Francois Tissot retests homes with students.
Remediation is not guaranteed to be effective, as many homes remain elevated after multiple cleanings.

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Story summary

One year after the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, forty-five of fifty remediated homes still tested positive for lead.
Homeowner Blossom Wright expressed frustration over the persistent lead.
Homeowner Ellen Dinerman faces insurance challenges for soil remediation.
Caltech geochemist Francois Tissot retests homes with students.
Remediation is not guaranteed to be effective, as many homes remain elevated after multiple cleanings.