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Ongoing Lead Hazard Investigations with MPS

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has identified hazardous levels of lead contamination in multiple Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) buildings. 

These findings, uncovered through separate case investigations by our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), confirm lead hazards inside MPS buildings that exceed state safety standards. As the city’s public health authority, MHD is committed to providing timely updates and working toward long-term solutions to reduce lead exposure risks in school buildings.

Community screening clinics

The Milwaukee Health Department has partnered with community organizations to offer free lead screenings for children ages 9 months to 10 years—no insurance needed. Find a clinic near you that fits your schedule.

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School records and public documents

The Milwaukee Health Department has created a centralized library of public documents on lead hazard investigations in Milwaukee Public Schools. This includes inspection reports, clearance letters, closure notices, remediation updates, and the MPS Lead Action Plan. This library is regularly updated as new information becomes available.

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Need help or have questions?

If the resources provided here or on our main lead safety page don’t fully answer your questions or concerns, please fill out the form below to request help from MHD. For example, you can use this form to report concerns about a specific school, a child’s health, or unsafe lead work near children. A team member will respond as soon as possible.

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View more helpful resources below.

What caused Milwaukee Public Schools' lead crisis?

MPS and MHD interviews with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Visit the MPS lead report page

View school updates, find additional screening clinics, read FAQs, and more.


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Lead exposure: what you can do

Learn more about the dangers of lead poisoning and take proactive measures to keep your home and families safe.
 

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Read our blog 

Invisible Danger: The Lead Paint Crisis in Milwaukee and MHD’s New Protective Recommendations

(Published October 2024)
 

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