Understanding the Risks
Lead is a heavy metal neurotoxin that can cause significant harm even at low levels of exposure
Neurotoxin
Lead is a heavy metal that acts as a neurotoxin, causing serious health problems even at low levels of exposure.
Irreversible Damage
Exposure causes permanent damage to the brain and nervous system that cannot be undone.
Children at Risk
Lead poisoning can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, behavioral problems, and autism in children.
Common Sources
Found in older homes, drinking water, household goods, and toys. Exposure during pregnancy or early childhood has lifelong impacts.
Five Steps to Protection
Essential actions you can take today to protect your family from lead exposure
Lead-Free is the Way to BE!
Test Your Family
Call your child's pediatrician or the Delaware County Health Department at 484-276-2100 for lead testing options.
Test Your Paint
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint. Chipping and peeling paint is a major cause of lead poisoning. Contact us at 484-234-2427 for testing.
Test Your Soil
Lead in your home's soil can be tracked inside. Contact PRCCEH at 215-898-6221 for information on soil testing.
Test Your Water
Ensure lead pipes aren't contaminating your water. Call Chester Water Authority at 610-876-3335 (leave a message).
Borrow a HEPA Vacuum
Use a HEPA vacuum to capture lead when cleaning. Borrow one from J. Lewis Crozer Library in Chester, PA.
Join the Chester Lead Task Force
Make a difference in Chester! Volunteer to learn how you can help make our community lead-safe for children.
Community Canvassing Program
Interested in canvassing Chester neighborhoods to raise awareness and educate our community about lead dangers and prevention strategies?
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