Over Half of East Omaha Homes Show Unsafe Lead Levels Despite EPA Cleanup Efforts
Tests reveal persistent lead contamination in Omaha yards near a former smelter, raising concerns about current EPA remediation standards and practices.
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Tests reveal persistent lead contamination in Omaha yards near a former smelter, raising concerns about current EPA remediation standards and practices.
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Despite decades of remediation efforts, many Omaha yards still show toxic lead levels. Some residents receive additional cleanup, while others are denied or left without follow-up.
ProPublica | Aug 5, 2026, 2:38 PMinvestigations
Independent testing by Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica reveals ongoing lead contamination in soil across eastern Omaha, including areas previously remediated by the EPA.
ProPublica | Aug 4, 2026, 2:00 PMinvestigations
New analysis finds many yards in Omaha’s Superfund site still exceed lead safety thresholds years after remediation efforts.
ProPublica | Aug 4, 2026, 1:59 PMgeneral
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