Free lead testing for soil on July 15
Residents living in zip codes 55106 and 55130 are invited to bring a soil sample from their yard to the Eastside YMCA, July 15, and have it tested for lead free of charge.
Why should you check your soil for lead?
Some homes have high amounts of lead in the soil. Lead poisoning is a concern for both children and adults. It can cause:
- Permanent problems with health, learning and behavior in young children.
- High blood pressure, kidney damage and fertility problems in adults.
At this event, you’ll learn about:
- The results of your soil test (free).
- The effects of lead on your health.
- Resources and tools to lower your exposure to lead.
- Upcoming workshops on raised bed gardens and resources for urban gardening.
When and Where
Eastside YMCA
875 Arcade Street | Saint Paul, MN
July 15, 2025 | 3–7 p.m.
For more information contact the Minnesota Department of Health Site Assessment and Consultation Unit at 651-201-4897 or 1-800-657-3908 or [email protected].
You can also call Ramsey County’s Healthy Homes Program at 651-266-1139 or [email protected]
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 12:23 p.m.