In Partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Conservation District will host a Free Soil Lead Screening for county residents.

In Allegheny county, there has been a surge in interest in backyard gardening as well as revitalization of vacant lot space to be used for urban agriculture, community green space, play yard construction, and more.

Get your soil tested for lead by the Allegheny County Conservation District. Contaminants are common in urban soil, and can be hazardous to health when ingested or inhaled. Soil testing is the first step to reduce your risk of exposure.

HOW IT WORKS:

1. REGISTER: registration is REQUIRED. Registration can be found online at ACCDSoilScreenSpring23.eventbrite.com

2. CONTACT & COLLECT: ACCD will contact you to confirm your registration with detailed instructions on how to collect, label, and drop off your soil samples.

3. DROP OFF: Once you’ve collected and labeled your soil samples, drop off at any of the locations below during open hours between April 19- April 22

• • • EAST END- Garden Resource Center, 147 Putnam St, Pgh, PA 15206 (Wednesdays & Fridays from 3 PM- 7 PM; Saturdays from 9 AM- 3 PM)
    • SOUTH SIDE- ACCD Office @ The Highline, 317 E Carson St, Suite 199, Pgh, PA 15219 (Wednesdays- Fridays from 8 AM- 5 PM)
    • CENTRAL- Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Dr, Pgh, PA 15213 (Friday from 9:30 AM- 5 PM)
    • NORTH SIDE- Food for the Soul Community Urban Farm, Pgh, PA 15233 (Wednesday- Saturday from 9 AM- 7 PM)
    • WEST END- Farmer Girl Eb Shop, 1 Noblestown Rd, Pgh, PA 15220 ((Wednesday- Friday from 11 AM- 7 PM; Saturday from 9 AM- 5 PM)

4. RESULTS: Results will be sent to you within two weeks, along with information to help you understand and act on your results.

Contact Hayly Hoch at hhoch@accdpa.org or call 412-241-7645 ext. 8009 for questions and more information.