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Lead Hotline - The National Lead Information Center

Questions about lead in drinking water?

Call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visit the Contact Us About Ground Water and Drinking Water to fill out the online form. 

Related information in Spanish.

The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides the general public and professionals with information about lead, lead hazards and preventing lead exposure. The NLIC operates under a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Contact the NLIC to receive documents, or for detailed information or questions. Si habla español la major forma en contactar al Centro Nacional de Información sobre el Plomo (NLIC por sus siglas en inglés) es por teléfono a 1 (800) 424-LEAD [5323] o por correo con el formato abajo. Personal bilingüe (inglés/español) está disponible en el número de lunes a viernes, 8:00am a 6:00pm, tiempo del este.

  • By Email: Use the form below to send us your comments, questions, and/or document requests.
  • Online Document Request: You may use our online Document Request Form to order documents electronically.
  • By Phone: Call and speak with a specialist Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern time (except federal holidays) at 1 (800) 424-LEAD [5323].
  • By Recorded Message: The NLIC telecommunications systems has the capability to receive recorded messages 24-hours a day, seven days a week at 1 (800) 424-LEAD [5323].
  • By Fax: 585-232-3111
  • By Mail: 422 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

Complete the form below and include your comments or questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  

  • Find additional documents and outreach materials that you can view or download and print by visiting epa.gov/lead/outreach.
  • Are you a homebuyer, renter, property manager, landlord, real estate agent or home seller looking for more information about the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule? Information in multiple languages on real estate disclosures about lead hazards can be found online.
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Last updated on September 25, 2025
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