By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast
By the Numbers is a public health podcast by the Polk County Health Department in Polk County, Iowa. In each episode of By the Numbers, we dig into a single health-related data point and talk about the bigger picture this data paints for those affected and for our communities. We’ll be joined by local experts to talk about topics like sexually transmitted infections, cancer rates, mental health, communicable diseases and more.
By the Numbers is hosted by Addie Olson, Public Health Communications Officer with the Polk County Health Department.
Listen to By the Numbers on your favorite podcast platform, or watch each episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@PolkCountyIowaGovt
By the Numbers: A Public Health Podcast
Lead Service Lines with Des Moines Water Works & Potential Lead Hazards in Your Home
Are you one of the 20,000 homeowners that received a letter from Des Moines Water Works saying you may have a lead or galvanized water service line? We're joined by Ted Corrigan, CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works to talk about what that means.
We're also joined by Frank Morano, Lead Abatement Coordinator and HUD Program Manager with the Polk County Health Department to learn about the health and safety risks of exposure to lead and some other places you might find it in your home.
Find information about lead service lines from Des Moines Water Works here: https://www.dmww.com/water_service/service_lines/lead_reduction_pilot.php
And learn more about PCHD's Lead Hazard Removal program: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health-department/lead-hazard-home-repair-and-lead-poisoning-information/lead-hazard-home-repair/
