LeadSafeVermont.org - Homeowners - Where Lead Comes From

	Health Effects of Lead
	Reducing Lead Exposure
	Importance of Screening
	Working with Lead Paint

Prior to the 1970s, lead was used extensively throughout the U.S.. It could be found in paint, gasoline, solder and countless other uses. The result is a legacy of lead that will be with us for generations. Here are some of the places where lead commonly exists today:

Lead dust from old lead paint can cover floors and windowsills.
Soil around your home can be contaminated if exterior lead paint was used sometime in the past.
Soil around driveways and roads are often contaminated from the lead in car exhaust.
Tap water from lead solder, pipes, brass fixtures
Hobbies - ammunition, fishing sinkers, stained glass, pottery glazing, and certain car parts can all contain lead
Toys from foreign countries, particularly China.
Old or foreign glazed ceramic dishware / pottery
Parent bringing lead dust home from work (painters, remodeling contractors, factory workers, auto repair technicians, etc.)
Ethnic home remedies such as Greta, Azarcon, Surma, Kohl, or Khali
Older porcelain bathtubs
Plastic miniblinds more than 2-3 years old
Long-burning candles with metallic wicks
Brass keys

What can you do?

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