LA County finds elevated lead in Altadena soils after wildfires
The L.A. County Department of Public Health released a final soil‑testing report showing that a sizeable number of properties in Altadena, California, have lead concentrations above state safety limits following recent wildfires. The CBS News report highlights resident testing and county findings linking post‑fire ash/soil contamination to hazardous lead levels, prompting renewed public‑health concerns in the affected neighborhood.
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🔍 Key Facts
- L.A. County Department of Public Health issued a final soil testing report for Altadena properties.
- The report found a sizeable number of sampled properties had lead levels exceeding California's safety thresholds for residential soil.
- The contamination was identified in the wake of nearby California wildfires, raising exposure concerns among residents.