Investigators find hazardous lead contamination at MPS schools
Source: https://milwaukeenns.org/, February 12, 2025
By: Julius Shieh
Milwaukee Health Department investigators have found at least two and as many as four cases of child lead poisoning originating at Milwaukee Public Schools facilities.
Officials expressed “concerns for safety” at Golda Meir Lower School and Kagel Elementary School because of hazardous lead levels.
Additional samples showing lead contamination were also found at Maryland Avenue Montessori School. A fourth lead poisoning case involving a student at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is under investigation. Read more.