As part of NYSDOH's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention efforts, the Chautauqua County Health Department offers two different programs that function to help PREVENT lead poisoning, and to LOWER elevated blood lead levels when a child tests high.
Prevention Inspection Program
Chautauqua County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - Lead CLPPP+
Our Lead Prevention Team will check any pre-1978 built home with ONE or more of the following characteristics:
| Any Pre-1978 built home in which: |
| A child under 6 spends 6 or more hours per week |
| Pregnant woman resides |
| Single Family Rental Unit |
| Multi-Family Rental Units (for properties in 14701 zip code CLICK HERE) |
Landlords, homeowners, and tenants can request this FREE testing! We check the interior and exterior for lead paint, and help you to get it fixed BEFORE a child becomes poisoned.
You’ll receive paint and other free supplies, along with training to do the work safely. We offer FREE diapers, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and cleaning supplies when we come to check your home.
Call, email, or click the link below to get started!
Email: CCHDLead@chqgov.com Phone: 716-753-4489
Schedule a Prevention Inspection!
Other Resources
CDC: About Lead Prevention EPA: Learn About Lead
Intervention Inspection Program
Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels - ≥5ug/dL
All children should be tested for lead at ages one and two, but also anytime you believe they have been exposed to lead!
Take this quick questionnaire to see if your child should be tested again!
If your child's lead test comes back high, we are here to help! Our Lead Poisoning Prevention Team will work with you to FIND and FIX the source of lead poisoning to get your child's lead level down as quickly as possible.
CCHD is required by the New York State Department of Health to do a home visit when a child tests high for lead. If your child tests high for lead, we will call you to schedule a home visit, but you do not have to wait for that call! As soon as you are notified that your child's level is high, call us to get started!
Phone: 716-753-4749
Other Resources
Lower Your Child's Blood Lead Level What Your Child's Blood Test Means
Nutrition Tips for Lead Prevention Tenant Resources Page
How to use HSA for Lead-Safe Home Repair Cost
