Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead
The Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead website explains how lead exposure can occur from multiple common sources, including lead-based paint in older homes, contaminated soil in yards and playgrounds, household dust from deterioration or renovations, common products like toys or pottery, drinking water from lead service lines, or certain jobs and hobbies. It outlines why children are especially vulnerable to lead exposure and provides clear, practical steps to reduce exposure, such as keeping painted surfaces in good condition, cleaning floors and window sills with wet methods, removing shoes before entering the home, managing soil contamination near play areas, and consulting with a certified lead professionals for renovation or repair projects.