Exceptionally high concentrations of lead in fine particulate matter near Umicore's Hoboken site
On March 1 and 5, 2024, exceptionally high concentrations of lead in fine particulate matter were measured close to Umicore's Hoboken site. The cause of these high levels may have been road works where unexpectedly a bed of historical residual metallurgical products was encountered. The Healthcare Department does not expect acute...