UWEC CERCA 2025

The purpose of this project is to improve public health practice by having University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire students investigate a Third Ward home for multiple environmental health hazards. Undergraduate students will also learn the importance of building safety and addressing concerns that will negatively impact health and safety. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire students will conduct an Environmental Health Building Assessment to identify potential hazards such as radon, moisture, air contaminants, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and lead. Previous evaluation of the older vehicle located at this home investigated a potential carbon monoxide leak. This project will include retesting of the vehicle with improvements to the calibration of the testing equipment. By analyzing the data collected from both inspections, we can identify hazards that pose a health risk to the residents.