Lead Poisoning Prevention

The West Haven Health Department wants to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning among children residing in the city. It does this by providing families a better understanding of lead poisoning, their treatment plan and environmental hazards caused by lead dust and encouraging parents and providers to have children screened for lead at the recommended intervals.
           
The Health Department will provide a home assessment and health instruction for the families of children diagnosed with high lead levels. A Sanitarian will visit the home to conduct an environmental/epidemiological investigation and to provide health instruction about lead and its harmful effects, information about treatment and guidance to removing the hazards.

All blood lead levels > 10 ug/dl and capillary screening levels elevated over 10 are reported to the Health Department.  We will respond to all reports of blood lead levels over 10 ug/dl with a letter to the family offering lead education and a home visit. 

For more information please contact Rob Jase, R.S. at (203) 937-3665.