SUN JOURNAL • August 30, 2021
Auburn will receive $3.4 million to address lead hazards in 110 housing units, helping to make homes safer for low-income families with children. The Lewiston-Auburn region has struggled with high rates of childhood lead poisoning, and as of 2019, still accounted for the most cases in the state. Lead poisoning is known to cause an increase in learning disabilities, lower rates of IQ, speech development deficiencies, attention deficit disorders, and aggressive behaviors. The effects of lead exposure cannot be corrected.