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Lead Dust Crisis in Interbay | Seattle News
Lead contamination has been found at dangerously high levels on 23rd Avenue West in Interbay, with readings up to 451 parts per million—far exceeding Washington’s 5 ppm threshold. Officials are urging residents to avoid the 4200 block and nearby alleys to prevent tracking toxic dust into homes. Children are especially at risk, as lead can cling to shoes, strollers, or wheelchairs. A nearby daycare showed elevated levels in non-play areas and is now cleaning up. The crisis stems from earlier concerns at Dyno Battery, fined in March for unsafe conditions, with follow-up tests confirming…
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