This report shares the 2014 Children’s Blood Lead Clinic results. This includes participation rates, results, and environmental conditions. Participation is voluntary and rates are provided by Area. The blood lead level geomean for Area 2/3 based on the fall clinic was 4.3 µg/dL. Environmental conditions refer to Pb in air throughout the year.
Fall 2014 Blood Lead Report Read More »
This document describes the five comprehensive programs of the Trail Area Health & Environment Program, during and following extensive public consultation in 2010. The components are: Air Quality; Family Health; Home and Garden; Property Development; Parks and Wildlands. The Program’s vision, mission, values, goals, and processes for governance, delivery, evaluation, and community engagement are described.
Trail Area Health & Environment Program Document (2014) Read More »
This review describes what has been published on the factors that influence early childhood development, the benefits and effectiveness of in-home visitation and community-based collaborative programs, and features of such programs that can promote health equity.
Early Childhood Development Literature Review (2014) Read More »
This document shows the results of the blood lead testing that occurred in the fall of 2013.
Fall 2013 Blood Lead Report Read More »
In 2013, a review of data for Trail was performed by the BC Center for Disease Control. IBD-related hospitalizations, physician visits and medication prescriptions for 2007-2011 were found to be higher for Trail residents, compared with several other communities, Interior Health and BC.
Trail IBD Summary 2013 Read More »
This is a report to the THEC on Teck Trail Operations’ fugitive dust reduction program from 2016. The report includes annual results of ambient air testing at Butler Park, an update on the Smelter Recycle Building construction, upgrades to the Roaster Pad, and an update around road sweeping and road flushing in the Trail area.
Teck Fugitive Dust Project (2016) Read More »
This report shares the 2012 Children’s Blood Lead Clinic results. This includes participation rates, results, and environmental conditions. Participation is voluntary. Rates are provided by neighbourhood and area. The blood lead level geomean based on the 2012 fall clinic was 5.4 µg/dL. Environmental conditions refer to Pb in air at different times of the year.
Fall 2012 Blood Lead Report Read More »
An update on the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study of the Upper Columbia River in the US. The Study is conducted under the oversight of the EPA, and with the participation of the State of Washington (Ecology), the U.S. Department of Interior, and the Colville & Spokane Tribes.
Upper Columbia River Remedial Study (2012) Read More »
This report shares the 2011 Children’s Blood Lead Clinic results. This includes participation rates, results, and environmental conditions. Participation is voluntary. Rates are provided by neighbourhood and area. The blood lead level geomean based on the 2011 fall clinic was 5.0 µg/dL. Environmental conditions refer to Pb in air at different times of the year.
Fall 2011 Blood Lead Report Read More »
This report summarizes the series of reports on whether any substances other than lead pose a potential concern in the local environment at Trail. Phase 4 incorporated the most recent data and concluded risks were low. Actions to address residential soils with a focus on lead would further reduce risks from other smelter-related metals.
Human Health Risk Assessment Phase 4 Summary Report (2008) Read More »
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