In rare instances, children are lead poisoned by lead contaminated water and soil. A blood test is the only sure way to detect lead poisoning. There are often no symptoms. Your doctor, health care provider, local health clinic, health department or lead poisoning prevention program can test your child's blood for lead. The Massachusetts Lead Law requires that all children be tested for lead annually between the ages of 9 months and 4 years.
Owners are responsible for complying with the Lead Law and paying the costs to delead.
Have all lead hazards corrected. You must first hire a licensed lead inspector who will test your home for lead and record all lead hazards. OR Have only urgent lead hazards corrected, while controlling remaining hazards. This temporary method is called Interim Control. You must first hire a licensed risk assessor who will show you what work must be done for Interim Control.