Untested: An in-depth look at lead poisoning in Racine County

While state and local health officials have made great strides in addressing lead poisoning in Racine County, the number of children tested stands at an all-time low, and more work needs to be done, health officials say.

Testing for childhood lead poisoning in Racine County dropped to the lowest levels in 5 years, here’s why that’s a problem

At any level, lead is a poisonous neurotoxin and a notorious thief of human potential. Every year, Racine County…

by Denise Lockwood August 24th, 2023August 24th, 2023

The tale of Arvan Johnson: battling the devastating effects of lead poisoning

RACINE, Wis. — Arvan Johnson, an 11-year-old boy headed into middle school, knows about the lead poisoning that happened when he was a baby. While he doesn’t remember it, his mother, Leanna Jones, told him how he used to crawl on the floor when he was a baby in their apartment on Martin Luther King…

by Denise Lockwood August 24th, 2023August 27th, 2023

Testing declined, but the threat still exists.

Slide the bar from left to right to see the number of children tested and those who tested positive for lead poisoning since 1996.