Water Alerts
UPAL has always cautioned that there are NO SAFE levels of lead. The EPA finally agrees. "We commend EPA on doing the right thing by lowering lead dust hazard standards to Zero and urge the agency to move swiftly in finalizing the standards and putting measures in place to make sure they are implemented. Many children will be spared the pangs of lead poisoning by this simple act of moral consciousness"
Queen Zakia Shabazz, Mother of a Lead Poisoned Son, Founder United Parents Against Lead & Other Environmental Hazards
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The Coffeys live within 50 feet of the Boxley Asphalt Plant in Louisa County. This is a prime example of a Fence Line Community. The Coffey Family was there first. Above you see Devin Jefferson of the Science Museum of Virginia completing Installation of a Purple Air Monitor at the Coffey Residence on March 27, 2023.
We have contracted with the US Environmental Protection Agency to receive air monitors to lend to VA communities. There are currently four monitors that will be assigned on a first request basis. To have an air monitor installed at your location please call 804.370.1143.
View VEJC’s EJ Map to see additions of 5 locations that are in the throes of flooding as they strive for Coastal Resilience. VEJC partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund to engage Coastal Communities and include their stories on the Map. Here are the Results:
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United Parents Against Lead and 1619 Inc. Launch a Tour of Neighborhoods in At Risk Zip Codes to Educate About Lead in Water and the Urgency to Fully Replace Lead Service Lines. Richmond’s at-risk (for lead) zip codes are: 23219, 23220, 23221, 23222, 23223, 23224 23225.
Join us at the Big Red Fire Truck
Broad Rock Park, Richmond, VA 23224
Saturday July 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm
Coming soon to a Community Near YOU.
For More Information Call UPAL 804.308.1518 or 1619, Inc. 804.439.8515
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Toxic Forever Chemicals in our water
How Long Before We Are Living the Ancient Mariners Rime?
“Water Water Everywhere / But Not a Drop to Drink”
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On behalf of the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, & Health (CEEJH) program in the University of Maryland School of Public Health, we are pleased to invite you to the CEEJH-UMD Environmental Justice & Health Disparities Symposium to be held September 11-16, 2023.
September 11-12 will be virtual. September 13 will be a live Advocacy Day. September 14-16 will be live at the University of Maryland Stamp Student Union.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. The symposium is free!
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