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Lead Contamination on Seattle Roadway | Seattle News
Lead contamination has hit a major Seattle roadway—specifically the 4200 block of 23rd Ave W in Interbay—with levels soaring over 45 times the hazardous threshold. City crews cleaned some hotspots, but testing continues to map the full scope. Residents are urged to avoid the alley and that stretch of street unless necessary, and to wipe down stroller wheels, shoes, and pet paws if they’ve been there. While nearby daycare play areas tested safe, other samples exceeded EPA limits—though those were in non-play zones. The probe was sparked by a March 2026 fine against a local battery company for…
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