Milwaukee County Initiative Would Create Loan Program To Remove Lead Hazards From Foreclosed Homes

There's been a lot of talk about Milwaukee efforts to shore up its childhood lead program and remove old lead pipes that feeds drinking water to tens of thousands of homes in the city. Now, Milwaukee County hopes a proposed initiative will help risks found in foreclosed homes. The idea is to create a small, revolving loan fund to help county residents remove lead hazards — both paint and old lead service lines – when they buy a foreclosed home from the county. READ: Milwaukee Health Department