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EPA Announces Lead Book For Parents
Release Date: 8/11/1998
Contact Information: Barbara Ross
[email protected]
(206) 553-1985 or 1-800-424-4372
August 11, 1998 - - - - - - - - - - 98-43
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
To heighten awareness about lead poisoning prevention, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed Lead in Your Home: A Parent’s Reference Guide. This is an essential resource for anyone -- from owners to tenants -- concerned about the dangers of lead in their home and environment.
This guidebook provides agency recommendations on how you can reduce your family’s risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning, ranging from simple steps you can do now to more rigorous procedures that will permanently get rid of lead hazards in your home.
The guidebook has been designed with simple Quick Tips listed a the beginning of each chapter, highlighting important information. Turn to the appendix for a list of hotlines, organizations and people with further information on lead related issues. "By being aware of the danger lead can pose to you and your family, you are taking the first step in keeping them safe," said Barbara Ross, EPA’s Regional Lead Coordinator.
To obtain a free copy of Lead in Your Home: A Parent’s Reference Guide simply call the EPA Public Environmental Resource Center at (800) 424-4EPA. An online version is available at https://www.epa.gov/lead/leadpbed.htm.
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