New test results revealed that lead is still being found in the tap water of Watts homes, months after it was first detected in numerous housing units.
The testing is being carried out after Mayor Bass and city leaders called for an investigation into the source of the contamination back in September.New test results revealed that lead is still being found in the tap water of Watts homes, months after it was firstA study by the"Better Watts Initiative" back in September detected lead in some water samples taken from single-family homes and public housing units.
As of Nov. 18, 67% of the test results have come back from samples taken from 1,261 units. Out of those samples, 40% came back with some type of lead detection in kitchen faucets, according to the Housing Authority."Although the EPA, of course, and we also believe the goal is zero, but I do know that most of those units 99% of those units – the amount of lead is very very low.
In Nickerson Gardens, there are still about 600 units less where samples need to be collected. The Housing Authority said it's working with a consultant to review results. "They are tasked to really look at and really map out the results. Are there really area that have more lead, certain buildings and also looking at the properties and prioritizing where the issues are.The Housing Authority is conducting its testing in two phases and expects all water samples to be collected by mid-December.
“In an effort to stay connected with the residents and the community, HACLA partnered for three Health Fairs in the Watts Community and also coordinated with the Department of Public Health to conduct blood lead testing for residents, with over 115 residents getting their blood tested.
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