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Larry Brooks
Director
Healthy Homes Department
Including the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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LEAD POISONING


Sources of Lead

Your home could have a number of potential
sources of lead.

How to Test for Lead

The only way to know if there is lead in your home is with a test.

Reducing Lead Hazards

From removing your shoes, to avoiding sanding - learn how to reduce lead poisoning.

Hiring a Lead-Safe Contractor

Learn how to hire a lead-safe contractor to work on your property in a safe manner.

Laws & Regulations

Learn about the laws and regulations enacted on both a state and a national level.

Health & Safety Guides

Protect your family from lead in your home by following safety guidelines.

Lead-Safe Practices Quiz

Are you working in a lead-safe manner? Take a
quiz and learn ways that you can stay safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about lead poisoning.

Grants for Lead Hazard Repair

Grants to remove lead hazards from older homes are available to homeowners who qualify.

Property Owner Services

Grants to remove lead hazards from older homes are available to homeowners who qualify.

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