Lead

Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities

Updates are available for the EPA's Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities.

• FY 2023 Measures and Milestones Results
• FY 2024 Measures and Milestones 

Community Lead Awareness

EPA is hosting free Train-the-Trainer and Understanding Lead educational sessions! 

• Read the press release.
• Join EPA to learn how to reduce lead exposure in your community.
• Download the Lead Awareness Curriculum materials.
• El Plan de estudios de concientización sobre el plomo esta diponsible en español. Explore y descargue los materiales en español aquí

EPA Proposes to Strengthen Lead Paint Standards to Protect Against Childhood Lead Exposure

• Read the press release.
• Learn more about EPA's dust-lead hazard standards and dust-lead clearance levels.

Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

On November 30, 2023, EPA announced the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements to reduce lead in drinking water that can irreparably harm children and adults and disproportionately impacts those living in disadvantaged communities. Learn more.