Understanding lead in your community.
Protecting your family, home and garden.
This guide is for general informational purposes only.
For specific information, contact the Erie County Department of Health Lead Prevention Program on 716-961-6800 or at leadsafe@erie.gov.
Visit getaheadoflead.org/ for more Buffalo & Erie County lead exposure resources.
Children’s Health Resources
No amount of lead in the body is safe. Ask your healthcare provider about blood lead testing for your child.
- Help Keep Your Child Safe from Lea
- Erie County Lead Poisoning Prevention
- CDC Child Lead Poisoning Prevention
Primary prevention
Renovation, Repair, and Painting Resources
New York State Information
Federal Information
- EPA Lead Safety Standards for Contaminated Sites
- EPA Urban Gardening Fact Sheet
- EPA Lead in Soil Facts and Recommendations
Urban Gardening Resources
Understanding your results:
- Soil Lead Screening & Next Steps
- Metals in Garden Soils and Vegetables
- Grassroots Gardens: Guides in 10 Languages
- What does your soil pH mean?
Further resources and best practices: