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Family Health

Lead Poisoning Prevention in Erie County

Despite substantial progress, childhood lead poisoning remains a major problem both in New York State and in Erie County. Six zip codes in Erie County have the designation by the NY State Department of Health (NYSDOH) as areas of "high risk"; they are all located in the City of Buffalo 14207, 14208, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14215. Since there is no medical treatment that permanently reverses the adverse health effects of lead exposure, focusing on primary prevention is critical to address and eliminate the problem.

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) offers numerous programs to eliminate lead poisoning. They include:

Childhood Lead Poisoning Program (CLPP)

Lead Poisoning Prevention Project (LPPP)

Lead Hazard Control Program (LHC)

For more information about these programs or for general information on how to help prevent lead poisoning contact the ECDOH Environmental Division at 716-961-6800.

For more Information on lead poisoning visit the following web sites:
www.epa.gov/lead
www.hud.gov/lead
www.wipeoutlead.com
www.nyhealth.gov/environmental/lead/index.htm

NEW HOT NEWS! Are you doing renovations on your properties or hiring a contactor soon?

Under strict new EPA rules that take effect on April 22, 2010, certification is required for all home improvement activity in housing units built before 1978 and in ANY child occupied facility. The new rule called "Renovating, Repairing and Painting RRP" focuses on activity that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint.

Contractors who perform renovation, repairs, and painting jobs after 4/22/2010, will need to have certification on how to perform lead-safe work practices.

For more information on the new EPA "RRP" visit the EPA web site at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.html or call 1-800-424-LEAD (5323).