Due to the government shutdown, the EPA canceled a public meeting on the cleanup three weeks ago.

Residents are concerned about a contingency that allows the agency to use a less stringent cleanup plan if the city moves forward with industrial, instead of residential, redevelopment.

The agency says it hasn't been able to get permission from property owners to test the soil.

A recent study found the blood lead levels of children living in the superfund site is higher than those living in other parts of the city.

Young says HUD already oversees lead paint remediation in homes paid for with federal assistance.

Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne and Evansville each received $670,000 grants, available for lead hazard identification and control.

The technical advisor could discuss important developments coming up like the EPA’s proposed cleanup plan for the West Calumet Housing Complex.

The EPA says partial replacement doesn't reduce lead contamination and can sometimes make it worse.

Teachers say fewer fountains and faulty air conditioning makes it difficult for kids to learn.

Schools in Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion and Shelby counties tested positive for lead levels above the EPA recommendation.