Lead-Safe Wisconsin: Home
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is committed to ending childhood lead poisoning in Wisconsin. Lead is a toxic metal found in paint, soil, water, and other sources. It poses serious health risks, especially to children under six. DHS prevents lead childhood lead poisoning by educating families, catching cases early, and requiring lead-safe work practices.
Our Programs
DHS's Lead & Asbestos Section runs several programs and initiatives dedicated to preventing lead poisoning:
- The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP): This team supports and monitors Wisconsin's blood-lead testing efforts so children being exposed to lead can be identified and helped early.
- The Lead-Safe Homes Program (LSHP): This program helps income-eligible families make their homes lead-safe, covering the costs of repairs for owner-occupants and eligible landlords.
- The Certification and Field Compliance Units: These teams certify the professionals who do lead-safe renovation, abatement, and investigation work, and make sure certified work is done correctly.
- The Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative: This initiative offers free lead-in-water testing and plumbing fixes for licensed child care centers.
Find resources for your role
Everyone has a role to play to prevent childhood lead poisoning. Find more information here:
Parents and Caregivers
Discover how to protect yourself and your loved ones from lead exposure at home and in the community.
Renters, Landlords, and Homeowners
Homeowners, tenants, and landlords, ensure your living environment is free from lead hazards.
Contractors and Renovators
Follow Wisconsin's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule.
Health Professionals and Local Health Departments
Find trainings, outreach materials, job aids, and guidance for new staff.
Training Providers
Find out how to support the next generation of certified professionals.
Lead Investigators
Find resources for certified lead risk assessors, hazard investigators, inspectors, or sampling technicians.
More resources
Find outreach materials, request childhood lead testing data, and more.
Childhood lead poisoning: See the data
Looking for data? See the state's most recent numbers and submit a data request for more information.
Outreach materials
Access outreach materials and publications about lead.
Laws and regulations
There are several state and federal rules and regulations regarding lead and lead poisoning prevention.