Volunteer groups to check lead sources in dwelling houses

A volunteer group of citizens and non-governmental organizations is launching checking up to 20 families in Tbilisi to find lead sources there.

Eka Laliashvili, chairperson of the "Alliance for Safe Roads", told InterPressNews, the results of analysis in 20 families revealed that there are high level of lead, however, the source of the lead is unidentified yet.

“We are starting checking up to 20 families in Tbilisi to find lead sources there. We will examine the living environment, we will take samples from wall painting, floor, dish, food products, toys (if there is a child in the family). Our researcher will arrive in the family and take samples, then these samples are taken to the "Quality Lab" and we will know the answer in about three weeks. The main goal of the research is to identify a source of the lead. The government tells us that there is no lead in the air. We want to tell the government that there is lead in specific products, things, etc. and some regulations, which we do not have today, are necessary. Imported goods are not tested for lead content, but it’s necessary to impose regulations,” Eka Laliashvili said adding that those, who want to join the research, can contact the "Alliance for Safe Roads".

"Alliance for Safe Roads", "Green Alternative", "Partnership for Road Safety", "Georgian Research and Development Center" and "Quality Laboratory" are involved in the research. Citizens and volunteers working in different organizations are also involved in the study. The initiative is supported by the Foundation "Orbeliani Georgia".