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Free Lead Soil Screening

Health & Safety, IDPH Sponsored Events
Free Lead Soil Screening
Saturday, May 11, 2024
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT
Enos Park Neighborhood Garden
  • 1022 N 5th St
  • Springfield, IL 62702

Bring a soil sample from your yard or garden and have it checked on site while you wait. It only takes a few minutes.

Bring your soil sample in a 1-qt zip top plastic bag. Participants may bring up to two samples to be screened.

SOIL COLLECTION STEPS:

  1. Choose a location at least 5 feet away from a house or road.
  2. Collect soil from 5-10 random spots in your selected area. For gardens, collect soil from the top 6 inches of soil. For other areas, collect soil from the top 2 inches of soil.
  3. Combine soil in a clean container and mix well.
  4. Remove rocks, twigs, and roots, then air dry. Do not apply heat!
  5. Transfer 1-2 cups of mixed soil into a clean 1-quart zip top plastic bag. Label the bag with the location where the soil was collected.

Especially if you live in an older neighborhood, it's important to have your soil checked if you garden or have kids or dogs that come into direct contact with the soil. Brought to you by IDPH, IEPA, and The Enos Park Neighborhood Garden.

Can't make it in person? Contact DPH.Tox@illinois.gov to arrange a private soil screening.