Dangerous levels of lead found at three MPS schools: How to prevent and identify lead poisoning
Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster.
DHS emergency rule approved to reduce, prevent hazardous lead exposure
Tony Evers has approved the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) emergency rule to strengthen standards to protect ...
As Previewed in 2025 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Approves DHS Emergency Rule to Strengthen Standards to Prevent Further Hazardous Lead Expos…
Gov. Tony Evers, as previewed in his 2025 State of the State address, announced approval of the Wisconsin Department of ...
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Lead is a chemical substance often used in production of painted toys; furniture and toy jewelry; cosmetics; food or liquid ...
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DHS emergency rule approved to reduce, prevent hazardous lead exposure
The emergency rule lowers Wisconsin’s lead poisoning threshold from 5 micrograms per 100 milliliters, down to 3.5 micrograms to align with the CDC’s recommendations. In Wisconsin, lead ...
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Dangerous levels of lead found at three MPS schools: How to prevent and identify lead poisoning
The CDC defines elevated blood lead levels in children as 3.5 micrograms per deciliter of blood (µg/dL) or higher, while Wisconsin state law defines it 5 µg/dL. Why is lead poisoning especially ...