$7.1 million grant to allow lead remediation in Cleveland’s inner-ring suburbs

Summary

  • The voting board of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) approved several resolutions related to beach water quality testing, reproductive health services, lead remediation, water pollution control for homeowners, and connecting farm foods to schools.
  • CCBH is investing money to continue monitoring water quality at Huntington Beach in Bay Village and other small lakefront beaches to keep swimmers informed of possible risks.
  • The board swore in reappointed Board Member Sonja Rajki and re-elected its president (Dr. Gregory Hall) and president pro temp (Doug Wang).

Follow-up questions

  • What are some key takeaways from CCBH’s work to connect farm foods to youth in schools?
  • Using its funding, what role does CCBH play in lead remediation efforts, especially with the City of Cleveland’s recent difficulties managing this issue?

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