Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh

@GTLOpgh

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh is a campaign shining a light on lead poisoning in children in Allegheny County and demanding change.

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Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Apr 29

Soil can contain traces of lead from old paint, gasoline, and industrial pollution. If you’re unsure about your soil, consider testing it for lead levels. A little extra care can go a long way in keeping your garden a safe and healthy space. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Soil can contain traces of lead from old paint, gasoline, and industrial pollution. If you’re unsure about your soil, consider testing it for lead levels. A little extra care can go a long way in keeping your garden a safe and healthy space. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 24

Worried about lead in your tap water? Here’s how to lower your risk: - Run water 1–3 min before use - Use cold water for drinking/cooking - Never mix formula w/ hot tap water - Use a lead-certified filter - Ask your provider about testing #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Worried about lead in your tap water?
Here’s how to lower your risk:

- Run water 1–3 min before use
- Use cold water for drinking/cooking
- Never mix formula w/ hot tap water
- Use a lead-certified filter
- Ask your provider about testing

#GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 22

Lead can enter your drinking water through old pipes and plumbing. 👉 The EPA says up to 20% of lead exposure may come from tap water. 👉 Homes built before 1986 are most likely to have lead pipes. More at: gettheleadoutpgh.org 🔗cleanwater.org/lead-and-drink… #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Lead can enter your drinking water through old pipes and plumbing.

👉 The EPA says up to 20% of lead exposure may come from tap water.
👉 Homes built before 1986 are most likely to have lead pipes.

More at: gettheleadoutpgh.org
🔗cleanwater.org/lead-and-drink…

#GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 17

📅 Two FREE webinars that can protect your family from lead: 🌿 7/23 – Lead in Soil & Dust 🔨 7/30 – Lead in Renovation & Repair 👩‍🔬 Experts ❓ Live Q&A 🎥 Recordings for all who RSVP Philly residents — don’t miss this! 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/4nSVXVo #LeadFree

GTLOpgh's tweet image. 📅 Two FREE webinars that can protect your family from lead:

🌿 7/23 – Lead in Soil &amp; Dust
🔨 7/30 – Lead in Renovation &amp; Repair

👩‍🔬 Experts
❓ Live Q&amp;A
🎥 Recordings for all who RSVP

Philly residents — don’t miss this!
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/4nSVXVo
#LeadFree

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 15

🚨 EPA: 9.2 million homes still connected to lead pipes. 🧠 There’s no safe level of lead in drinking water. 📍 PA ranks 4th in the U.S. for most lead lines. Protect your family. Learn what you can do: 👉 gettheleadoutpgh.org #GetTheLeadOutPGH #SafeWater

GTLOpgh's tweet image. 🚨 EPA: 9.2 million homes still connected to lead pipes.
🧠 There’s no safe level of lead in drinking water.
📍 PA ranks 4th in the U.S. for most lead lines.

Protect your family. Learn what you can do:
👉 gettheleadoutpgh.org
#GetTheLeadOutPGH #SafeWater

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 10

Need a lead test for your child? ➡️ Ask your pediatrician ➡️ Visit a county clinic or FQHC ➡️ Most testing is free or low-cost 📍 Help at: gettheleadoutpgh.org #LeadSafePGH #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Need a lead test for your child?
➡️ Ask your pediatrician
➡️ Visit a county clinic or FQHC
➡️ Most testing is free or low-cost

📍 Help at: gettheleadoutpgh.org
#LeadSafePGH #GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 8

Your child may look healthy — but lead can hide in their bloodstream. 🩸 Kids in Allegheny Co. must be tested: ✔️ 9–12 months ✔️ 24 months ✔️ Before kindergarten (if missed) Ask your pediatrician. 📍 gettheleadoutpgh.org #LeadSafeKids

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Your child may look healthy — but lead can hide in their bloodstream.

🩸 Kids in Allegheny Co. must be tested:
✔️ 9–12 months
✔️ 24 months
✔️ Before kindergarten (if missed)

Ask your pediatrician.
📍 gettheleadoutpgh.org
#LeadSafeKids

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jul 3

Fireworks = celebration 💥 But the smoke? It’s toxic. 🇺🇸U.S. releases 300M+ lbs of fireworks yearly. That smoke contains: 🧪 Cadmium, aluminum, & even lead 💨 Sulfur dioxide & carbon monoxide 🎆 Celebrate smart. Watch from a distance & avoid the smoke. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Fireworks = celebration 💥
But the smoke? It’s toxic.

🇺🇸U.S. releases 300M+ lbs of fireworks yearly. That smoke contains:
🧪 Cadmium, aluminum, &amp; even lead
💨 Sulfur dioxide &amp; carbon monoxide

🎆 Celebrate smart. Watch from a distance &amp; avoid the smoke.
#GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jun 26

Where does lead hide? 🖌️ Old paint 🚰 Pipes & plumbing 🏞️ Soil & dust 🧸 Imported toys 🍽️ Ceramics 💄 Some cosmetics Lead exposure is often invisible — but the damage is real. 📍 Learn more: gettheleadoutpgh.org #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Where does lead hide?
🖌️ Old paint
🚰 Pipes &amp; plumbing
🏞️ Soil &amp; dust
🧸 Imported toys
🍽️ Ceramics
💄 Some cosmetics

Lead exposure is often invisible — but the damage is real.
📍 Learn more: gettheleadoutpgh.org
#GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jun 24

Lead poisoning isn’t new — and it was never just accidental. 🚫 Paint. Gasoline. Pipes. Industry made it cheap. Communities paid the price. 🗣️ People fought back then. We're still fighting now. 💧 Join us:gettheleadoutpgh.org #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Lead poisoning isn’t new — and it was never just accidental.

🚫 Paint. Gasoline. Pipes. Industry made it cheap. Communities paid the price.

🗣️ People fought back then. We're still fighting now.

💧 Join us:gettheleadoutpgh.org
#GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jun 20

What does lead poisoning look like? Sometimes: nothing. No symptoms. But the damage is real. Brain + learning delays Behavioral issues Appetite loss Fatigue Anemia There’s no safe level of lead. Check your line: gettheleadoutpgh.org #GetTheLeadOutPGH #LeadFreeFuture

GTLOpgh's tweet image. What does lead poisoning look like?
Sometimes: nothing. No symptoms. But the damage is real.

Brain + learning delays
Behavioral issues
Appetite loss
Fatigue
Anemia

There’s no safe level of lead.

Check your line: gettheleadoutpgh.org
#GetTheLeadOutPGH #LeadFreeFuture

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jun 17

Thousands of homes in Allegheny County still have lead pipes. That means lead in water — and in lives. We’re working to change that. 💧 ✅ Check your address 📣 Learn more 🔗 gettheleadoutpgh.org #GetTheLeadOutPGH #SafeWaterNow #LeadFreeFuture

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Thousands of homes in Allegheny County still have lead pipes. That means lead in water — and in lives.

We’re working to change that. 💧

✅ Check your address
📣 Learn more
🔗 gettheleadoutpgh.org
#GetTheLeadOutPGH #SafeWaterNow #LeadFreeFuture

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · Jun 5

To prevent food contamination, consider raised beds when you start your garden. When you’re playing or working outside, be sure all bare soil is covered by things like wood chips, mulch or vegetation. Learn more at GetTheLeadOutPgh.org. #GetTheLeadOutPgh #DIS

GTLOpgh's tweet image. To prevent food contamination, consider raised beds when you start your garden. When you’re playing or working outside, be sure all bare soil is covered by things like wood chips, mulch or vegetation.

Learn more at GetTheLeadOutPgh.org. #GetTheLeadOutPgh #DIS

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Allegheny County Conservation District@ACCD_PA · May 19

Get your soil screened for lead for free! ACCD and partners are hosting a pop-up event for Allegheny County residents from 10 AM- 2 PM on Saturday, May 31 at Wilmerding Park. Get Instructions: accdpa.org/urban-soils-in…

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · May 16

A new study shows a relationship between lead pollution in air and infant deaths. Kara Holsopple spoke with Karen Clay, professor of economics and public policy at @CarnegieMellon’s Heinz College, who led the study: alleghenyfront.org/how-lead-pollu…. #GetTheLeadOutPgh

GTLOpgh's tweet card. A new study finds a relationship between lead concentrations in the air and infant deaths.

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · May 9

What do you want to know about lead, its risks to health, and how to prevent exposure? Share your questions with @CNN below. #GetTheLeadOutPgh #LeadPoisoning cnn.com/2025/05/02/hea…

GTLOpgh's tweet card. The city of Milwaukee has temporarily closed several schools due to paint in aging buildings that’s suspected to be the cause of elevated blood lead levels in some students. It’s just one of several...

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · May 8

There is no cure for #LeadPoisoning. If you suspect lead poisoning in your family, call your doctor. The best treatment is prevention. Test your home and children for lead and learn more at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. There is no cure for #LeadPoisoning. If you suspect lead poisoning in your family, call your doctor. The best treatment is prevention. Test your home and children for lead and learn more at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · May 7

Layoffs in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, canceled grants, and widespread uncertainty. Learn how federal budget cuts are putting Pennsylvanian's at risk for #LeadPoisoning 👇 post-gazette.com/news/health/20…

GTLOpgh's tweet card. Canceled grants in Pa. amount to more than $500 million dollars, according to the Shapiro administration.

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · May 6

#LeadPoisoning doesn’t go away – it causes lifelong harm. Even low exposure in childhood can lead to learning disabilities, attention problems, speech delays, and behavioral challenges. Learn more at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. #LeadPoisoning doesn’t go away – it causes lifelong harm. Even low exposure in childhood can lead to learning disabilities, attention problems, speech delays, and behavioral challenges. Learn more at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh@GTLOpgh · May 1

Could your child have #LeadPoisoning? Lead poisoning is often silent, with no immediate signs. But over time, it can cause serious and lifelong health problems. Ask your child’s doctor about lead testing. Learn more at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH

GTLOpgh's tweet image. Could your child have #LeadPoisoning? Lead poisoning is often silent, with no immediate signs. But over time, it can cause serious and lifelong health problems. Ask your child’s doctor about lead testing. Learn more at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH