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Lead

  • Reducing Lead Exposure & Disparities in U.S. Communities

    EPA is seeking input from communities affected by lead contamination on EPA's draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities (Lead Strategy).

    • Learn more about the Draft Lead Strategy.
  • EPA Actions Supporting the Federal Lead Action Plan

    • Read the Federal Lead Action Plan.
    • Read the Federal Lead Action Plan Status Report.
  • EPA Announces Intent to Strengthen LCR

    EPA announces the development of a new regulation, Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), to better protect communities from exposure to lead in drinking water. Learn more.

  • Nationwide Training to Reduce Lead Exposure

    • Results from the 2021 training.
    • Read the news release.

Learn About Lead

  • Basic information about lead
  • Steps to reduce lead exposure in the home
  • Lead in drinking water
  • Lead air pollution
  • Lead at Superfund sites
  • Lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft
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  • Educational documents and outreach materials
    • Tribal Lead Curriculum
  • National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
  • NEW! Find out if you have lead pipes in your home 
  • Real estate disclosure information for renters or buyers

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  • Lead and Copper Rule Strengthening
  • Draft Lead Strategy
  • NEW! Updated resources for RRP and Lead-based Paint Activities training providers

Renovation, Repair, & Painting (RRP) Program

  • Learn about the RRP Program
  • Information for contractors
  • Information for property managers
  • Apply for lead-safe certification
  • Locate an RRP training class or provider
  • UPDATED! Become an accredited RRP training provider

Lead-based Paint Activities Program

  • Information about lead-based paint activities (abatement, inspection, and risk assessment)
  • Lead abatement vs. RRP
  • Information for lead-based paint activities professionals
  • Locate an accredited lead-based paint activities training program
  • UPDATED! Become an accredited lead-based paint activities training provider

Have a Question?

  • Frequently asked questions about lead
  • EPA Regional Lead Contacts
  • Contact the Lead Hotline
  • Contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
 

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Last updated on May 3, 2022
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