lead poisoning
Preventing childhood lead poisoning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 9:58am
Every parent wants to provide a safe and healthy environment for their child. El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing is hoping to increase awareness among parents about the hidden dangers of lead exposure to children. October 22 through October 28, 2017, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
How South Lake Tahoe water officials prevent lead poisoning in local water
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 6:00pm
Due to the recent crisis of lead contamination in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, South Tahoe Public Utility District is providing information regarding water sampling procedures and the possibility of lead contamination in our local distribution system.
STPUD's priority is to provide reliable and safe water distribution to their customers efficiently and cost effectively. The District has been focused on safeguarding our resources for more than 65 years.
Lead-Based Paint and Your Home Improvement Projects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 9:41am
The spring and summer weather is here and many of us are starting or planning to start those home improvement projects that just can’t be done in the cold and wet months. Maybe we have also heard about the dangers that can be present when working on surfaces that contain lead. As many of us now know, any home that was constructed prior to 1978 may have lead-based paint or lead containing finishes on any of the painted or varnished surfaces on the exterior and interior of the home and on outbuildings, fences and other surfaces as well.
Lead-Based Paint and Your Home Improvement Projects
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:51pm
The spring and summer weather is here and many of us are starting or planning to start those home improvement projects that just can’t be done in the cold and wet months. Maybe we have also heard about the dangers that can be present when working on surfaces that contain lead. As many of us now know, any home that was constructed prior to 1978 may have lead-based paint or lead containing finishes on any of the painted or varnished surfaces on the exterior and interior of the home and on outbuildings, fences and other surfaces as well.
South Lake Tahoe Takes Part in National Lead Poisoning Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 12:53pm
October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the City of South Lake Tahoe is joining agencies across the country to help bring awareness to the public about the harms of lead.
This year’s theme is "Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future” which emphasizes the many ways parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead and prevent its serious health effects.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 6:48am
Event Date:
October 20, 2013 (All day)
October 20-26, 2013 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead is highly toxic and can harm your child’s brain, causing lifelong learning and behavior problems. Children under age six are most at risk for lead poisoning, but there are also significant health risks for adults, newborns and pregnant women too.
Lead dust in the home is caused by chipping, peeling, flaking or deteriorating lead-based paint. Lead dust is not the same as household dust. Lead dust is often invisible, heavier, and stickier. It can be present in even the cleanest of homes.
