Federal law requires a property owner or seller to inform new tenants and/or buyers of known lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before most sales or leases. Most private housing, public housing, federally-owned housing,...
There are several initiatives in place to track lead poisoning in and around Chicago, Illinois, and the United States. Map of the Chicago community area reflecting percentages of children, age 3 years or younger,...
In Illinois, after a child is found with lead poisoning, a representative of the Illinois Department of Public Health may inspect the dwelling and common areas in order to identify the source of the...
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2006 sets out measures that will help prevent children from becoming poisoned. These measures: protect children most at risk of harm from lead by: requiring lead inspections in...
Here are some other ways to reduce lead exposure at home: Cover holes in the wall and chipping and peeling paint with duct tape or contact paper. Move beds, cribs, and playpens away from...
Testing your child’s blood for lead is the best way to tell if there’s lead in his or her body. But remember that the best protection is to prevent your child from being lead...
Some children with lead in their blood need follow-up care. In Illinois, children with at least 10 micrograms (µg/dL) per deciliter of lead are considered to have elevated levels of blood. In Chicago, children...
Keeping the home clean and free of lead hazards is one way to reduce exposure to lead in the home. The U.S. EPA offers tips on keeping homes clean: If you rent, notify your...
A pregnant woman’s past or present exposure to lead puts her unborn baby at risk. When she breathes in or swallows lead, it goes into her blood. Once the lead is in the bloodstream,...