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Lead Resources

Sources of Lead

Lead is everywhere. Whether you live in an apartment or single family home, in an old or new neighborhood, lead is in your environment

Lead and Your Health

Lead can pose a significant risk to your health if too much of it enters your body

Lead in Drinking Water

How lead can enter the drinking water

Reducing Lead Exposure

Steps to reduce overexposure to lead in drinking water

Lead Testing Centers

Samples of drinking water can be tested at certified laboratories.

Lead Service Maps

Find a Boston property and determine if private lead service is present

Other Lead Resources

Resources and information about lead