{"id":21,"date":"2026-03-15T17:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/urbansoil-ubonly\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:29:16","slug":"lead-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/urbansoil\/lead-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:547px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"661\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-119\" alt=\"Stock photo of a garden tool in soil.\" src=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/urbansoil-ubonly\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/244\/2026\/04\/image-16.png\" style=\"object-position:40% 66%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"40% 66%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/urbansoil\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/244\/2026\/04\/image-16.png 520w, https:\/\/ubwp.buffalo.edu\/urbansoil\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/244\/2026\/04\/image-16-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-huge-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Understanding lead in your community.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-huge-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Protecting your family, home and garden.<\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide is for general informational purposes only.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For specific information, contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/lead-poisoning-prevention\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/lead-poisoning-prevention\">Erie County Department of Health Lead Prevention Progr<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/lead-poisoning-prevention\">am<\/a> on 716-961-6800 or at <a href=\"mailto:leadsafe@erie.gov\">leadsafe@erie.gov<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/getaheadoflead.org\/\">getaheadoflead.org\/<\/a> for more Buffalo &amp; Erie County lead exposure resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\"><strong>Children\u2019s Health Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No amount of lead in the body is safe. Ask your healthcare provider about blood lead testing for your child.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/sites\/www3.erie.gov.envhealth\/files\/2022-10\/leadchildsafetyflyer.pdf\">Help Keep Your Child Safe from Lea<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-program\">Erie County Lead Poisoning Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/lead-prevention\/prevention\/index.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/lead-prevention\/prevention\/index.html\">CDC Child Lead Poisoning Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\"><strong>Primary prevention<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/lead-poisoning-primary-prevention-primary-initiative-programs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www3.erie.gov\/envhealth\/lead-poisoning-primary-prevention-primary-initiative-programs\">Erie County Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention &amp; Primary Initiative Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\">Renovation, Repair, and Painting Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetoollibrary.org\/getleadsafe\/\">Lead safe tool borrowing program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\">New York State Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/environmental\/workplace\/heavy_metals_registry\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/environmental\/workplace\/heavy_metals_registry\/\">New York State heavy metals registry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\">Federal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13rhkNbs_Ew-Tt3RUCxS52-sD-HezJg2E\/view\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13rhkNbs_Ew-Tt3RUCxS52-sD-HezJg2E\/view\">EPA Lead Safety Standards for Contaminated Sites <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clu-in.org\/download\/misc\/urban_gardening_fact_sheet.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.clu-in.org\/download\/misc\/urban_gardening_fact_sheet.pdf\">EPA Urban Gardening Fact Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-10\/documents\/lead-in-soil-aug2020.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-10\/documents\/lead-in-soil-aug2020.pdf\">EPA Lead in Soil Facts and Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\">Urban Gardening Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding your results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com\/blogs.cornell.edu\/dist\/6\/7573\/files\/2024\/12\/NYSH-Lead-FactSheet_11152024.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com\/blogs.cornell.edu\/dist\/6\/7573\/files\/2024\/12\/NYSH-Lead-FactSheet_11152024.pdf\">Soil Lead Screening &amp; Next Steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwmi.css.cornell.edu\/UnderstandingTestResultsMetalsSoilsVeg.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cwmi.css.cornell.edu\/UnderstandingTestResultsMetalsSoilsVeg.pdf\">Metals in Garden Soils and Vegetables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grassrootsgardens.org\/safe-roots-urban-growing-soil-safety\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.grassrootsgardens.org\/safe-roots-urban-growing-soil-safety\/\">Grassroots Gardens: Guides in 10 Languages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com\/blogs.cornell.edu\/dist\/c\/10116\/files\/Soil-Texture-and-pH-Handouts.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com\/blogs.cornell.edu\/dist\/c\/10116\/files\/Soil-Texture-and-pH-Handouts.pdf\">What does your soil pH mean?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Further resources and best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clf.jhsph.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-02\/soil-safety-guide-for-urban-gardeners.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/clf.jhsph.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-02\/soil-safety-guide-for-urban-gardeners.pdf\">John Hopkins Guide for Urban Growers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1981d142\">Soil Testing Facilities Used by Local Growers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/\">University of Maine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/agriculture-food-environment\/services\/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratory\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/agriculture-food-environment\/services\/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratory\">University of Massachusetts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.psu.edu\/aasl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/agsci.psu.edu\/aasl\">Penn State<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dairyone.com\/services\/soil-laboratory\/soil-analysis\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dairyone.com\/services\/soil-laboratory\/soil-analysis\/\">Dairy One<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurofinsus.com\/environment-testing\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eurofinsus.com\/environment-testing\/\">Eurofins<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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