The Marietta "Neighbors For Clean Air" are moving forward.

After an initial swipe test study confirmed lead, manganese and chromium in the Marietta area last month, the University of Cincinnati is conduction a pilot study.

Organizers say only twelve people are needed for the initial study in late July.

"We want to evaluate whether or not Manganese is a problem and is an area of interest for a further study," explains Dr. Erin Haynes. "So we'll be targeting those who live closest to Eramet...within a 3 mile radius at first....and then we're going out to a 10 mile radius."

The study is fully funded by the University of Cincinnati with tax dollars.

People who are willing to contribute blood and hair samples will be paid fifty dollars if selected.

Application forms are available from the "Neighbors for Clean Air."

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