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SUBMITTER: Becker A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7181972 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Becker Alan A Suther Sandra S Harris Cynthia C Pawlowicz Grazyna G Tucker Gale G Dutton Matthew M Close Fran F Hilliard Aaron A Gragg Richard R
Florida public health review 20190501 1-7
Until the late 1960's, Jacksonville, Florida incinerated its solid waste with the resultant ash deposited in landfills or used to fill flood-prone areas. These filled areas were later developed into parks, school sites and residential areas. Lead in soil at these sites was the major toxicant of concern and driver of clean-up actions. During the period of assessment of lead-levels in soil, there were no established lines of communication between the City and residents of affected neighborhoods re ...[more]