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Lead exposure, as small as a single grain of sugar per day, can lead to traumatic health outcomes for children and families.

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COT: Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2020

Toledo is joining other cities nationwide this week highlighting the many ways parents can reduce children’s exposure to lead in their environment and prevent its serious health effects.

The themes of this year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week are:
1. Get the Facts
2. Get […]

13abc: Over 400 Toledo children have been poisoned by lead this year

Lead poisoning is a lifelong condition that can cause learning disabilities, low I.Q., and even increase the likelihood of criminal activity.

Lead paint was banned in the United States in the 1970s, but lead poisoning is still a risk to children. This is National Lead Poisoning Awareness Week, and this national […]

WTOL: Toledo City Council approves lead ordinance

Toledo City Council approved Tuesday a new lead ordinance aimed at addressing the consequences of lead exposure and assist property owners.

“Successful cities take bold actions, and today city council adopted a plan to ensure every child in Toledo can grow up without the terrible effects of lead poisoning,” Toledo Mayor […]

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Search the Toledo Lead-Safe Map for compliance deadlines or current rental registry and lead-safe certificate information.

Apply For Your Lead-Safe Certificate Today!

As an owner of a 1-4-unit residential rental property or family childcare home in Toledo, Ohio, you are required to have your property inspected and certified lead-safe under TMC 1760 “Residential Rental Properties and Lead Safety Compliance” also known as the Toledo Lead Ordinance. We’ve put together step-by-step instructions for you to follow on the For Owners section of this website.

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