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Preventing lead poisoning in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is committed to ending lead poisoning in Wisconsin.

Lead is a toxic metal. It can be found in paint, soil, water, and several other sources. Lead poses serious health risks, especially to children under six. DHS prevents lead exposure by educating families, catching cases early, and requiring lead-safe work practices.

Our programs include:

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP): This team supports Wisconsin's blood-lead testing efforts. Blood-lead testing finds children who are being exposed to lead. The earlier we detect it, the sooner we can help a child.
The Lead-Safe Homes Program (LSHP): This program helps low-income families make their homes lead-safe.
The Certification and Field Compliance Units: These groups track and certify the professionals that do work activities involving lead. Certified lead professionals help keep families safe during renovation work. Lead investigators help families find lead in their homes.
The Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative: This initiative offers free lead-in-water testing and plumbing fixes for child care centers.

To learn more about the programs that support Wisconsin's lead poisoning prevention efforts, visit: About Wisconsin's Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs.