Lead Hazard Home Repair and Lead Poisoning Information
Repair Assistance is Available to Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning!
See if you qualify for free lead hazard home repairs.
Lead-based paint is the primary source of lead poisoning of children in Iowa. About 75,000 housing units in Polk County were built before 1978 when lead based paint was banned. Making homes lead safe can prevent exposure to brain damaging lead hazards.
Even low levels of lead exposure can cause health problems in young children including:
- Attention deficit
- Behavior problems
- Learning difficulties
- Decreased IQ
Long-term exposure can damage the brain, kidneys, and bone marrow.
Symptoms of lead poisoning include:
- Stomach pain
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Muscle weakness
- Seizures
- Anemia
- At lower levels of lead many children do not show any symptoms
Lead poisoning is 100% preventable.
Contact the Metropolitan Partnership for Lead Safe Housing at (515) 286-2115 now to
ensure your home receives the needed repairs to become a lead-safe-home!
Links:
Lead Information for Contractors