Many smaller planes, often used by training pilots, still use leaded fuel, and that’s caused growing concerns among residents near the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — It’s been nearly five decades since the United States began aggressively phasing out the sale of leaded gas for cars, as we became aware of the catastrophic health effects the compound can have, particularly for children. Leaded paint, likewise, has been unavailable for purchase nationwide since 1978.Many smaller planes, often used by training pilots, still use leaded fuel, and that’s caused growing concerns among residents near the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport .
Given this background, he has a deep understanding of the way lead is picked up in the body and felt a duty to sound the alarm. He and two colleagues tested windowsills at nine houses, spread across different neighborhoods near the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, and were alarmed by what they found.
“This does have health effects for children, which are permanent,” he said. “And it’s very important that we try to get rid of lead as much as possible.” Willey is now pushing on elected leaders at every level — from city council, to Congress — to end the use of leaded aviation fuel. “We actually are trying very hard”: RMMA’s director respondsJust feet off the tarmac at RMMA, we met its director, Paul Anslow. Despite the use of leaded fuel by planes at the airport, he said he agrees with the voices calling for an end to its use.
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