Lead poisoning can have serious consequences, especially for kids, but it is 100% preventable. Children under 6 are required to have regular blood lead tests in RI to catch cases early and prevent further damage. Learn more about how to prevent lead poisoning at the links below:

• Tips for Parents

• Tenants’ Rights to Lead Safe Housing - English

• Derechos de los Inquilinos - Espanol

• Understanding Your Child’s Blood Lead Level

• Entendiendo los resultados de las pruebas del plomo

• Lead certificate/professional database

• Find out if your property has a lead certificate

• Find a licensed lead-safe contractor or inspector

• Pre-1978 homes may have lead hazards from paint and soil - look up your address to find the age of your home:

• Providence

• Pawtucket

• Central Falls

• Woonsocket

• Lead in Drinking Water/Plomo en El Agua (English/Espanol)

• Older homes may have lead pipes. If you live in Providence, find out what your water service line is made of here: Providence Water Lead Service Line Map

• Lead-Safe Gardening

• PBS Video featuring Rhode Island parent - Lingering Peril From Lead Paint

• More information from the RI Department of Health