Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Lead exposure is harmful to children.
Children under 6 are at a greater risk for harmful health effects caused by lead exposure.
You won't know if your child has been exposed unless you test them.
Common sources of lead contamination:
Lead-based paint
Houses built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint.
Jobs/Hobbies
Construction, pottery, and demolition work. You can pick up lead particles and bring them into your home.
Imported goods
Certain toys, cosmetics, candy, spices, and cultural powders such as sindoor.
Leaded pipes
Old water pipes with lead might contaminate drinking water.
Contaminated soil
Older homes near busy roadways with chipped or peeling paint can contaminate soil.
Herbal remedies
Some herbal remedies and folk medicines.
Contact Information
Send us an email if you have any questions.
clpp.fhs@doh.nj.gov
Potential Lead Exposure Mapping Tool
The Potential Lead Exposure Map shows potential sources of lead exposure. Currently, this tool specifically looks at lead paint in housing as a source, provides information on distribution of one and two-family rental units built prior to 1980.
