This sheet is not a complete answer to an individual legal problem. See your lawyer or your local legal aid office for advice. Lead paint is common in homes built before 1978. Lead can also be found in soil, in old water pipes, and at some job-sites. Children under 5 years old are at the greatest risk.
Many children show no symptoms of poisoning.
But, there are ways you can prevent your child from getting poisoned and reduce the lead levels if the child has already been poisoned. Many children put paint chips in their mouths. They also put things that are covered with lead dust into their mouths. If there is chipped or flaking lead paint in your home , have it repaired by a licensed lead contractor. Don't do it yourself or let untrained people do it.