Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.
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Most children living near a massive Superfund site in Omaha are not tested for lead.
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Children living near Omaha's Superfund site face potential health risks from lead exposure without proper testing.
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