Department of Health | Childhood Lead

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Murphy Administration Releases Mapping Tool to Help New Jersey Residents Identify Lead Exposure Risks in Housing

The new tool will help local health officers, community groups and the public better identify older homes in New Jersey that may contain lead paint, which puts children at risk for elevated blood lead levels and possible health problems.

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CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value for Children

Despite the overall decline in blood lead levels, lead exposure remains a significant public health concern for some children because of persistent lead hazards in the environment. Sources of lead include housing contaminated with lead-based paint, soil contaminated by historical sources of lead, drinking water lead service lines, and lead in household plumbing materials.

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Facts about Lead and Drinking Water

Lead in drinking water has no taste, scent or color, but it is estimated that 20 percent or more of human exposure to lead may come from drinking water containing lead. Formula fed infants can receive more than half of their lead exposure from drinking water containing lead.

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Prevention

What is lead and what are its sources?
How are children exposed to lead and why is it harmful?
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How do I know if I have lead-based paint in my home and how do I safely remove it?

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