Assessment and Remediation of Lead Contamination in Senegal

Background. This paper describes the impact of improper used lead-acid battery (ULAB) handling and disposal. A specific case study is presented describing the field assessment and remediation of lead contamination in a community in Senegal where at least 18 children died from lead poisoning. Objecti...

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Main Authors: Donald E. Jones, MS, Assane Diop, BS, Meredith Block, MPA, Alexander Smith-Jones, BS, Andrea Smith-Jones, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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