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Welcome to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Web Site

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Our Mission:

To proactively promote lead-safe environments for all residents of Buncombe and Henderson Counties through public education, home inspections, and professional trainings.

We work proactively to eliminate lead hazards before they can cause health damage.

A lead-safe environment does not always mean lead-free. Lead hazards can often be controlled with proper maintenance. 

All residents includes those who are undocumented - we value everyone's health.

We focus our efforts on:

  • Children from 6 months to 6 years old, since they are most vulnerable to lead poisoning
  • Pregnant women, since lead can be passed from mother to unborn child
  • Adults whose lead-exposure at work puts them at risk