Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

The mission of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is to prevent and control childhood lead poisoning by:

• Promoting early detection of lead poisoning
  through screening.
• Providing services for lead poisoned pregnant women, children, their families, and their health-care providers. Promoting public and private action to prevent lead poisoning by reducing children's exposure to lead hazards in the environment.

For more information about the services provided by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Lead Poisoning Prevention Program or what you can do to help prevent lead poisoning, call 311.

Note: Under the Blood Lead Level Reporting Requirements, medical providers are
required to report blood lead levels 
of 10 mcg/dL or greater for all NYC residents within 24 hours.

Now available: Blood Lead testing Reporting via the Online Registry! Click here (PDF) for further information.

Lead has been found in the paint, metal and plastic parts of jewelry, toys, vinyl lunch boxes, and other imported products for children. For updates on recalled products and more information about recalls or specific products visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
*** Toy Safety Fact Sheet (PDF)

Weatherization Plus Health New York State Conferences
Co-sponsored by NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) and NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in collaboration with NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
These conferences provided an opportunity for housing, health and energy organizations to share ideas and to begin to form partnerships that can have a real impact on the New York State communities. View the presentations.

Popular Publications

• Report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning in New York City, 2010 (PDF) NEW 
• Lead in Household Plumbing FAQs (PDF)
• New York City Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program -- Annual Report 2009 (PDF)
• Annual Notice (PDF)
  Other Languages: [Español]
• Fix Lead Paint Hazards (abridged version) (PDF)
  Other Languages: [Español]
• New York City Plan to Eliminate Childhood
  Lead Poisoning (PDF)
• Lead in imported products fact sheets  (PDF)
  Other languages: [Español][中文][Français][عربي/Arabic][हिन्दी/Hindi ][اُردو/Urdu][Bengali]
• Loans and Grants to Keep Homes Healthy and Safe  (PDF)
  Other languages: [Español]

Important Update for Landlords, Contractors, and Workers: The EPA “Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule” takes effect on April 22, 2010. To learn more about the new rule, you can check the EPA website. You can also call the EPA at 732-321-6671 for more information. You must still comply with all NYC local requirements including Local Law 1 of 2004 and all pertinent Health Code requirements. Learn more about NYC's Local Law 1 and other requirements.

List of all Lead Poisoning Prevention Program publications and to browse other Department of Health & Mental Hygiene publications.