That grant program has addressed lead hazards in just 1 percent of the city's total at - risk housing units since its inception in 2009. (investigativepost.org)
Every year hundreds of children are diagnosed with lead poisoning due to exposure of lead hazards during home repairs and renovations. (www2.erie.gov)
In that city, housing inspectors check some 12,000 rental units a year for lead hazards. (investigativepost.org)