Lead is a toxic substance that is commonly found in deteriorated lead paint in homes, especially those built before the mid-1970’s. Broome County Health Department can provide free inspections to help local property owners and tenants identify potential lead hazards in their homes and aid them in correcting the hazards in a lead-safe way. We offer:
- FREE lead safety educational materials
- FREE lead hazard screenings of eligible housing
- FREE advice from an EPA certified Risk Assessor on how to control lead hazards cheaply and effectively
- FREE EPA Lead Renovator training for eligible property owners, managers and maintenance personnel
- Some FREE lead-safe work supplies (primer, brushes, cleaning supplies, protective equipment) per eligible housing unit
- One FREE property clearance test per unit after lead hazard control work is finished
Request a lead inspection online using our referral form or call 607-778-2847.
Visit the New York State Department of Health to learn how you can protect your children. Learn about common sources of lead exposure from the CDC.
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