hns11550
Jr. Member
I have a spot fairly close to my house. They had a lead smelter there and a subdivision not far from it. Over the years the yards of these homes became contaminated and the lead levels were high. The county bought out the property and I have a map that dates back to 1908 that shows all of the properties that existed then. The other thing is....alot of the homes are still there. My problem is.....is it really that dangerous and long as you keep your paws out of your mouth, and clean all your gear when your done....or am I off base here. I think it could yield some great finds, but don't know about messing around with soil like that.