An emergency rule set in January to try and combat lead poisoning is now permanent in Wisconsin.
The rule lowers the lead poisoning threshold. The Department of Health Services says that change will make more families and children eligible for lead poisoning and intervention services, including screening and follow-up. The Centers for Disease Control says even a small amount of lead exposure can reduce a child’s learning capacity and ability to pay attention. Several Milwaukee Public Schools facilities were closed earlier this year due to high lead levels.
