TOPEKA. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is investigating the elevated blood lead levels in about 30 Saline County children, according to a media release.

KDHE will hold a public information session on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Salina Community Theatre located at 303 East Iron Ave. in Salina.

KDHE staff will discuss and take questions about the investigation.

Staff will present plans to determine the cause or causes of the elevated blood lead levels and provide information on how to prevent lead exposure.

KDHE is contacting area residents included in the investigation to attend the meeting.