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Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial and automobile products. Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem.
Environmental Health Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Child Care Providers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and develop, which is why children’s environmental health is so important.
Home Renovations and Your Health
Thinking about renovating your home? If you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional, there are some health precautions you should know about before you begin a renovation project.
How to Test for Lead in Drinking Water at Your School or Child Care Facility
Vermont law requires all schools and licensed or registered child care facilities to test their drinking water for lead and remediate if levels are at or above 4 parts per billion (ppb).
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Inspection, Repair & Cleaning (IRC) Practices
The Vermont Lead Poisoning Prevention Law requires owners of rental housing and child care facilities built before 1978 to help prevent lead poisoning.
IRC Practices Training
Find out how to become certified to perform Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) Practices under the Vermont Lead Poisoning Prevention Law.
Lead Hazards and Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look for in your home and in other places.
Lead in Drinking Water
What You Need to Know About Lead in Drinking Water Lead is a highly toxic metal. Lead can be found in both public water systems (town and city) and private water systems (wells and springs), in household plumbing, and in...