Lead is a toxic substance that was used in house paint before 1978. Lead is especially dangerous for children and pregnant people. Exposure can cause developmental delays, problems with speech and hearing, irritability, difficulty learning, poor impulse control, high blood pressure, low birth-weight, and seizures. Broome County Health Department can provide free inspections to help local property owners and tenants identify potential lead hazards in their homes and help them fix the problems safely. 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, effectively, and safely
- FREE EPA Lead Renovator training for property owners, managers and maintenance personnel with a property currently under notice for lead hazards
- Some FREE lead-safe work supplies (primer, brushes, cleaning supplies, protective equipment) per eligible housing unit
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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