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Lead agency survey finds health and housing risks in floodplain; seeks indoor-air review of Tar Creek cleanup
Summary
Rebecca, a lead-agency representative, told the Miami City Council on Sept. 16 that a household survey of more than 400 properties in and near the floodplain found widespread health and housing vulnerabilities, including houses built before 1978 (raising lead-paint risk), evidence of mine tailings in some foundations, and indoor floor-duct systems that may allow contaminated dust into living spaces.
Rebecca, a representative of the lead agency, reported the results of a multi-year household survey of flood-affected neighborhoods and described next steps to test indoor dust and ductwork for mine-related contaminants.
The survey contacted more than 400 households, focusing on residents in the 100-year floodplain and nearby neighborhoods such as Eastgate and Grand Lake Shores. Rebecca said the team collected demographic information, housing age, and health conditions; many homes surveyed were built before 1978, raising lead-paint risk. She also said the team found evidence that some houses have mine tailings (chat) in foundations and floor duct systems that could allow contaminated dust into indoor air.
The lead agency reported several findings that…
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