On this page you will see some of the important information the Health Department has to share. The page was professionally translated and reviewed by local community members. Today this page is offered in Spanish , Arabic and Nepali...
The information on this page is for all housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978.
Find out how to become certified to perform Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) Practices under the Vermont Lead Poisoning Prevention Law.
Act 66, passed in 2019, requires all Vermont school and child care providers to test their drinking and cooking water for lead. If lead is found at or above the action level, the tap must be taken out of service...
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).
The Vermont Lead Poisoning Prevention Law requires owners of rental housing and child care facilities built before 1978 to help prevent 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.
Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look for in your home and in other places.
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.