Erie ranks 27th in U.S. for lead paint exposure risk, RDA encourages testing

Erie ranks 27th in U.S. for lead paint exposure risk, RDA encourages testing

A new study ranks Erie as the 27th highest risk city in the United States for lead paint exposure, highlighting a significant public health concern. The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie reports that Pennsylvania, including Erie, faces a substantial lead problem due to its aging housing stock. In Erie County, 72% of homes were built before 1978, the year lead paint was banned, making them likely to contain lead hazards. Millcreek …