Articles tagged as: lead
April 7, 2017
Relocation Drags On At Contaminated East Chicago Housing Complex
Fifty-six families still live in the lead-tainted public housing complex, with 19 waiting to appeal their temporary relocation assignments.
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EPA Answers Questions From East Chicago Residents On Remediation
Many asked about the remediation process, but some expressed concerns over the EPA's commitment to residents in the lead-contaminated Superfund.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2017
East Chicago Puts Involuntary Moves On Hold While Residents Appeal
Grievance hearings will take place on Monday and Tuesday, but the deadline has taken a toll, forcing some residents to settle for less-than-ideal circumstances.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2017
East Chicago Residents Lament Impacts Of Friday Moving Deadline
Federal officials defended the city's decision to empty West Calumet beginning Friday, March 31, despite objections from remaining residents and their lawyers.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2017
Why Is Water Infrastructure Taking A Back Seat To Roads?
Progress on improving the state's water infrastructure is "incremental."
Read MoreMarch 10, 2017
East Chicago Estimates $56 Million Needed For Lead Cleanup
The report emphasizes projects to ensure clean water for residents.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2017
Towns Face Obstacles Dealing With, Then Fixing Lead Contamination
There isn't one single process for towns and cities to deal with lead contamination. As one Indiana University professors explains, it's a bit haphazard.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2017
Lawyers Request EPA Intervention For Lead In East Chicago Water
The same group that requested federal assistance for Flint, Michigan, is now stepping in for East Chicago, Indiana.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2017
HUD Approves Deadline To Begin Involuntary Moves In East Chicago
Families who remain in lead-contaminated public housing on April 1 could be moved somewhere temporary while they keep looking for permanent housing.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2017
Indiana To Investigate Lead In Public Schools' Water
The Indiana Finance Authority will offer free drinking water tests at all of the state's public schools.
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