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Chris Bazar, Agency Director

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Possible Sources of Lead

• Home
• Paint
• Soil
• Gardening
• Water
• Toys
• Home Remedies
• Ceramic Dishes
• Other Sources

Your home could have a number of potential sources of lead, but you may not be aware of some of them. Please scan through all of the sources to get the information that fits your home.

The most common sources of lead are:

Less common sources of lead in your home could be:

• Gardening
• Toys
• Candy
• Home Remedies
• Ceramic Dishes & Pots
• Water
• Other Less Common Sources