For the first time, no child showed lead levels above 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood, while this value had been exceeded three times earlier this year.
“We make every effort to limit the consequences of our activities as much as possible.“, says Umicore site manager in Hoboken, Johan Ramharter. A green zone should therefore be created between the plant site and the surrounding districts. Development work will begin in spring 2023.
However, the number of children taking part in the survey is declining, as many families have moved after accepting Umicore’s offer to buy their home to make way for the greenbelt.
