THEP does not provide soil testing in neighbouring communities (for example, Fruitvale and Rossland) as these communities are not expected to be impacted by historical emissions from smelter operations. 

You can get your soil tested privately. Here are a few labs we know of: CARO, ALS, Pacific Soil Analysis.

COULD KNOW:
If you have further questions, please check thep.ca for contacts related to public health, healthy homes, lead-safe renovation and the community program office.

If you are concerned about your child’s lead levels, you can request to have your child’s blood lead tested by your family doctor or at the annual voluntary blood lead clinics in September. 

It’s also important to be aware of other non-smelter related risks of lead exposure in our communities. There is older housing stock in the West Kootenay region and many older (pre-1976) homes in Canada contain lead paint. Peeling paint can cause lead dust which is hazardous to expecting mothers and babies.