National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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Healthy Communities Start With Lead-Safe Homes

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) brings together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, Tribal, territorial, and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness and education. This year, NLPPW is held from October 19-25, 2025. NLPPW highlights the many ways parents, caregivers, and communities can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects. October is also Children’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about children’s environmental health, including the dangers and potential health impacts of lead. EPA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have collaborated to create comprehensive resources for communities.  

The NLPPW theme for 2025 is "Healthy Communities Start With Lead-Safe Homes" focusing on three key actions:  

On this page:

Information Kit Social Media Flyers Web Banners Printable Banner

Lead-Free Kids IconsOther Resources

Information Kit

The  NLPPW 2025 Information Kit (pdf) (9.29 MB) is a starting point for individuals, communities and Tribal, state and local governments and organizations (“partners”) to develop customized messaging to meet the needs of different communities. Our partners are a vital resource for spreading awareness about NLPPW and reducing childhood lead exposure.

• Key Lead Poisoning Information
• Talking Points
• Ideas for Awareness-Raising Activities
• Drive Action With Digital Materials
• Additional Resources

Sample Social Media Package

Be part of the #NLPPW2025 conversation by using the content ideas in the  NLPPW 2025 Sample Social Media Package (pdf) (1.65 MB) or adapting the sample posts for your account(s). 

Use the following social media images with any of the sample posts and/or your own social media posts. You can also use the " NLPPW 2025 Editable Social Media Image (pptx) (4.51 MB) " file to create an image in additional language(s) used in your community.

Flyers

Use a flyer to promote your NLPPW events and activities. The flyer can be customized to include your organization’s logo and event information.

Not seeing your community's language listed? Use the  NLPPW 2025 Flyer for Translation (pptx) (1.11 MB) .

Web Banners

Add a banner to your website during NLPPW to help promote your events and activities. 

Each banner is available in 160x600 pixels and 630x160 pixels.

Printable Banner

Download and print the  6'x2' Printable NLPPW Banner (pdf) (623.22 KB) to display during NLPPW events and activities.

Lead-Free Kids Icons

Add the Lead Free Kids icon when creating your own materials for NLPPW to connect your local efforts to the national effort.

Other Resources

• Learn more about Healthy Homes on HUD's NLPPW webpage.
• Learn about childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts on CDC's NLPPW webpage.
• To learn about lead and how to protect your family from lead exposure, contact the National Lead Information Center at 1 (800) 424-LEAD (5323) or visit epa.gov/lead.
• To learn about lead in drinking water, visit EPA's Ground Water and Drinking Water page.
• Watch and share a Lead-based Paint Awareness video on preventing lead exposure during projects at home: