Garcia says the City of Milwaukee failed to clear all the lead paint contamination from her apartment including the entire duplex and didn't informed her about alternative options to avoid consuming fresh water from toxic lead lateral pipe connections from the City's mainline and how to replace them, according to Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC) who will be having a press conference at her apartment.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
September 10, 2023
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Tuesday, the Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC) will a press conference at Yasidra Garcia's home, 2936 S. 9th Place on September 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. to highlight the gross negligence and shabby work performed at her rented duplex home.
Her daugther has tested over the years with blood lead level highs reaching 16.9 micrograms per deciliter. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that any amount of lead in the blood above 3.5 micrograms per deciliter is detrimental to health. CDC, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Milwaukee Health Department all state that no amount of lead is safe, according to FLAC.
FLAC released Garcia's following statement to Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) on Sunday, she said, "It took the City Health Department 2 years to start helping. Everything in the home has high levels of lead. The city only paid to abate the apartment and not the entire dwelling. The contractor did not complete the job because 'it was not on work order'."
The FLAC press release didn't indicate, if Garcia will file a civil lawsuit against the City for her child's high level of lead in her blood.
To check if you home or business is connected to a freshwater lead service line (lead toxic laterals) at: https://city.milwaukee.gov/water/WaterQuality/LeadandWater/Lead-Service-Line-Records
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