Three Rivers Public Health Department invites everyone to a Public Health Drive Through event from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 4.
Quick, easy, and right from your car, this event will take place at Three Rivers Public Health Department, 2400 N. Lincoln Avenue in Fremont.
Load up the car with family or friends and drive through for free public health services, like:
• Free well water test kits
• Free radon test kits
• Free colon cancer screening kits
Put the car in park to access other free public health services, like:
• Free car seat checks by certified car seat technicians
• Free capillary lead tests
• Free lead testing on household items (like dishes, antiques, small furniture, cookware, etc.)
Those who participate in the Drive Through will also get a free hot dog meal, to-go.
Although lead-based paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978, lead poisoning is still a danger today. Within the Three Rivers Public Health’s jurisdiction of Dodge, Washington, and Saunders County, 65 percent (65%) of housing stock was built before 1978. This means that over half of the homes in our community may contain lead-based paint hazards.
In 2023, only about 19% of children below the age of six living in the jurisdiction were tested for lead poisoning. This means that most children within our community are not receiving blood lead testing, although they may be exposed to lead hazards at home.
Do you know your child’s blood lead level? A quick, free test (with the poke of a finger) will let
you know their lead level within minutes.
In households built after 1978, lead hazards may still exist in household items. We invite families to bring household items on May 4 for free lead testing. The Three Rivers testing device will detect if lead is present within seconds, so you can protect your family from the dangers of lead poisoning.
Nebraska has some of the highest radon levels in the United States, with the EPA ranking it 3rd for high-risk areas. With 53 counties in Nebraska having average radon levels over the action level of 4 pCi/L, testing is highly recommended across the state. Testing your home for radon is quick, easy, and free.
