Lead Remediation Project in Akhtala, Armenia
The project was implemented in 2015-2018 with financial and organizational support of Pure Earth/Blacksmith Institute by members of the current Armenia EHPMI team.
Project dates: 2015- 2018
Number of people at risk: 2100 residents, including 600 children
Source of pollution: Former copper and silver ore processing and smelting
Project implementers: Blacksmith Armenia
The total cost of program implementation: $150,000, the project was funded by Armenia fund USA, co-funded by European Union, UNIDO and Trust for Mutual Understanding.