The primary goal of this program is to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in targeted neighborhoods of Montgomery County by conducting lead hazard control activities in housing units. A second goal of the program is to provide education about the dangers of lead poisoning and steps families can take to protect themselves. A final goal of the program is to train low and moderate-income persons and minorities in the lead industry.
Lead poisoning is one of the leading environmental health threats to children today.
A major cause of lead poisoning is deteriorated lead-based paint. Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, lower IQs, behavioral problems, and central nervous system health effects. Lead poisoning knows no income limits, but it has been documented through various studies that families with low-moderate incomes and those living in inner cities are most likely to have children who are lead poisoned. What this Program Offers Free lead testing. Certified risk assessors inspect homes for deteriorated paint surfaces.