What You Should Know About Lead Contamination in Omaha, Nebraska

A lead smelter and factories in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, contaminated soil for over a century, leading to lead poisoning risks. The EPA and Omaha have attempted cleanup efforts, but in 2019, the EPA acknowledged its plan may be insufficient, prompting a reevaluation. Journalists from ProPublica and Flatwater Free Press tested over 600 yards, revealing public unawareness of the Superfund site's risks.