Cases

Peruvian Smelter Emits Toxic Pollutants

In Brief: The people (especially the children) who live in La Oroya, in the Peruvian Andes, have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. The source is a smelter operated by a company based in Missouri. Earthjustice is working to persuade the company to provide desperately needed medical care.

Updated: May 5, 2003

Case #26216