PHILADELPHIA, PA (Sep 7, 2023) – As part of continued efforts to protect communities from childhood lead exposure and advance environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a free ‘Understanding Lead’ session in Chester, PA on September 14, 2023 from 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM. Co-hosted with the City of Chester’s Health Department, this workshop will cover the dangers of lead, its impacts, and ways to reduce or prevent exposure.

Throughout 2023, EPA will host educational sessions in several communities that are especially vulnerable to exposure, reflecting the agency’s commitment to promoting environmental justice in parts of the country disproportionately impacted by lead. As described in the Agency-wide Lead Strategy released in November 2022, the initiative is committed to developing new and improved outreach materials in an effort to educate and protect communities on the risks of lead exposure.

The workshop is open to all community members, however is limited to 60 participants due to space limits at Chester City Hall. To register for the event, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-lead-chester-pa-tickets-691095644677

Learn more about EPA’s upcoming community lead awareness sessions.