Lead can damage nearly every system in the body and has harmful effects on both adults and children. Lead poisoning is the greatest environmental threat to children in Ohio.
Sources
There are several potential sources of lead exposure:
- Lead Dust
- Occupations that involve lead-based materials
- Soil contaminated with lead
- Toys containing lead such as lead-based paint
- Water with elevated lead levels
- Other sources
Lead blood testing is not available at the health department.
We do have lead vacuums that can be borrowed for up to 1 week with a $50 refundable deposit.
Lead Poisoning Prevention
If you are a parent or guardian it is important to know how you can prevent exposure to lead for you and your kids.
Additional Resources
Protecting Your Kids 3.25 MB
Companies that do Lead Abatement122.7 KB