soilSHOP: Free Lead Soil Screening

Bring your soil sample in a 1-qt zip top plastic bag. Participants may bring two samples.
SOIL COLLECTION STEPS:
1. Choose a location at least 5 feet away from a house or road.
2. Collect soil from 5-10 random spots in your selected area. For gardens, collect soil from the top 6 inches of soil. For other areas, collect soil from the top 2 inches of soil.
3. Combine soil in a clean container and mix well.
4. Remove rocks, twigs, and roots, then air dry. Do not apply heat!
5. Transfer 1-2 cups of mixed soil into a clean 1-quart zip top plastic bag. Label the bag with the location where the soil was collected.

Especially if you live in an older neighborhood, it's important to have your soil checked if you garden or have kids or dogs that come into direct contact with the soil. Brought to you by IDPH, IEPA, and The Enos Park Neighborhood Garden. Can't make it in person? Contact [email protected] to arrange a private soil screening.