The Environmental Protection Agency provides the basic information you need to know about lead poisoning in these documents:

About Lead Poisoning		Lead Poisoning Home Checklist		Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home

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Call and speak with a lead poisoning specialist Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern time (except federal holidays) at:

1 (800) 424-LEAD     1- (800) 424-5323