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Health FAQ

Is it safe for my family to live in Trail?
Are there other metals in Trail, besides lead, that residents should be aware of?
What is the Healthy Families Healthy Homes visit?
What should I do if I want to get my child’s blood lead level tested?
Why should I get my children’s blood lead tested every year?
What can I do to keep my family healthy in a community with a smelter?
Why is lead a potential health concern in the Trail area?
What should I know about lead if I am expecting?
Why should I inform myself about lead (Pb) when my family is expecting?
What supports are available to us before baby arrives?
What can I do to reduce lead (Pb) exposure?
What studies have been done in Trail investigating Pb exposure for pregnant women and newborns?
Why is the focus on young children?
What have we achieved for children’s health?
Why is iron important in reducing lead uptake?
What are some iron-rich foods I can feed my children?
How can I improve my nutrition to reduce lead uptake?

Soil FAQ

What does it mean to live with metals in soil?
What is THEP’s soil assessment and testing?
What is the cost for testing soil and associated next steps?
When can I get my soil tested if I am planning a yard or garden project this year?
How do I find out if my soil has previously been tested?
What is THEP soil management?
What is a ground-cover evaluation?
Who is eligible for soil testing?
How is the presence of children defined?
Can you tell me about your prioritization criteria?
Will all properties with contaminated soil be addressed eventually?
Do I live in THEP’s Soil Management Area?
What does it mean if I live in THEP’s Soil Management Area?
What is a Wide Area Remediation Plan and what does it mean for the Trail area?
Is it safe to play in parks and playgrounds in Trail?
How is soil at daycare facilities addressed?
What should I do if I want my garden soil tested?
Is it safe for me to grow and eat vegetables grown in Trail?
What is the Soil Management Program?
Why is a soil management plan necessary?
How is lead in the soil being addressed?
What are the regulatory standards that this plan is based on?
Who is paying for soil management?
What should I do if I want to move soil out of my yard?
We hired a contractor and they will be disturbing our soil. What does the contractor need to know?
Why do we need to get soil tested before taking it to the landfill? What contaminants may exist?
Are unpaved alleys in Trail a source of lead?
What is THEP’s soil management pilot block initiative?
How have you selected the blocks for the pilot initiative?
How much time will the soil management work take on a block?
Why are you carrying out the pilot block initiative now?
Why was my block not chosen? How do I get on the list for the pilot block initiative?
When will my block be selected?
There are kids on my block and kids spend time in my yard. Why didn’t you select it for the pilot block initiative?
Won’t lead exposure increase if the entire block is being dug up?
Why are you remediating an entire block in this neighbourhood when some properties in other neighbourhoods are still waiting for soil replacement?
I’m developing a property in Trail. What support is provided by THEP?
What is THEP’s Property Development Program?
What is the process to have soil addressed during property development?
What types of soil management solutions might be used?
Who pays for soil management during property development?
Parks
- Is it safe to play in parks and playgrounds in Trail?

Built Environments FAQ

How can I tell if my shop vac is leaking?
What should I do if I want to reduce dust in my home?
Why is the dust in and around homes a concern in the Trail region?
Is drinking water a source of lead exposure in Trail?
What actions can I take to reduce my family’s exposure to lead in dust?
What should I do if I want to renovate my home?
What should I do if I am a building contractor or professional home renovator?
How do I know if there is lead paint in my home?
How can I be lead safe when cleaning the gutters?
How can I contain dust when removing roofing materials?
Why has THEP starting testing paint?
Why do I need my paint tested?
Am I required to disclose the results if lead-based paint is found?
What should I do if lead is detected in paint in my home?
I have lead in paint in my home and I’m starting a renovation. What should I do?
How do I dispose of products or building materials containing lead-based paint?
What about paint on the exterior of my home?
I’ve had my soil tested/replaced. Can I still have my paint tested for lead?
Does THEP carry out lead abatement services?
What support can I receive as a senior that may have lead based paint exposure in my home?

About THEP FAQ

What is the purpose of the Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP)?
What is the Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP)?
How many families are supported by THEP each year?
Who are the THEP partners?
How is THEP implemented?
How important is collaboration to reducing exposure to lead in the community?
What is THEC?
Who sits on the Trail Area Health & Environment Committee (THEC)?
Why are community members on the THEC?
How is my local government involved?
How can I get more involved?
What studies have been done?
What can other communities in proximity to smelting and mining industries learn from Trail’s experience?

Air FAQ

What is sulphur dioxide (SO2)?
Why do we have SO2 in Trail?
How does SO2 affect my health?
What are the long-term risks of SO2 exposure?
How do I know if I am sensitive to SO2?
Who is at the highest risk of SO2 exposure?
What actions can I take to reduce potential health effects of SO2?
What are the SO2 levels in Trail?
What is Teck doing to reduce SO2 emissions?
Where is SO2 monitored in Trail?
How does Teck Trail Operations use data to manage SO2 levels in Trail?
Who regulates Teck with respect to SO2?
What are the applicable standards for SO2?
What is Lead (Pb)?
Why do we have Pb in Trail?
How does Pb affect my health?
Who is at highest risk of Pb exposure?
What are the Pb in air levels in Trail?
What are the applicable standards for Pb in air?
Where is Pb in air monitored?
How does Teck Trail Operations use data to manage Pb levels in air in Trail?
What is Teck doing to reduce Pb emissions?
How does Teck share air quality information locally?
Who regulates Teck’s Pb emissions?
If I have a concern about air quality or health, who do I contact?
What are the concerns about lead?

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