There are no Public Notices at this time.
Brushing your teeth can use up to 2 gallons of water.
Your family doctor or pediatrician can perform a blood test for lead and provide you with information about the health effects of lead.
State and local government agencies that can be contacted include:
Boston Public Health Commission Lead Poisoning Prevention Informaion
(617-242-5323 or www.mwra.com)
For information about your community's water supply, and a list of local laboratories that have been certified by DEP for testing water quality.
(1-800-532-9571 or www.mass.gov/dph/)
For information about the health effects of lead and how you can have your child's blood tested.
(800-424-LEAD or www.epa.gov/lead)
For information about where lead is found and how to protect your family.
(617-292-5770 or http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/drinking/lead-and-other-contaminants-in-drinking-water.html)
(617-635-0190 or
http://dnd.cityofboston.gov/#page/HomeCenter)
Technical and financial assistance with grants of up to $8,500 per unit to remove lead-based paint from your home.
For additional information about lead in drinking water.