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- EPA will test Omaha soil this summer and report findings by October 2027.
- Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica found 208 of 388 Omaha homes exceed 100 ppm lead, below 2009 EPA policy threshold of 400 ppm for cleanup.
- EPA’s March 2024 email said 84% of 36,000+ sites exceed 100 ppm.
- Kellen Ashford noted children’s blood-lead levels stay above national average.
- Tom Neltner urged Omaha residents to keep ground cover, wash hands and seek leadership support.
