On April 19, 2007, on the recommendation of the Baltimore City Health Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Department closed Swann Park in South Baltimore. Test results indicated elevated levels of arsenic in the soil at the park. Updates to this developing situation will be posted on this site.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Lead Exposure at Swann Park

The Health Department has posted an information sheet on lead exposure from soil in Swann Park. The factsheet also provides recommendations on reducing the potential for lead and other exposures from soil. [Factsheet]

Contact information

http://www.baltimorehealth.org (410) 396 - 4398