{"id":325,"date":"2020-04-09T12:57:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T16:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/leadsafe\/?page_id=325"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:46:29","slug":"lead-in-the-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/leadsafe\/lead-in-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead in the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many<\/span>\u00a0lead exposures happen at home. <\/span>Lead-based paint, lead service lines, and lead-contaminated soil are all<\/span> common<\/span> household sources of lead exposure. <\/span>Lead exposure can cause serious health problems for both adults and young children. <\/span>P<\/span>rotect your family from household lead exposure<\/span> by hiring a lead-safe certified contractor or following lead-safe guidelines for all repairs and renovations. <\/span>For more information on sources of lead, visit our Information for Parents<\/a><\/span> page or check out this full list<\/a><\/span> of <\/span>possible lead<\/span> exposure <\/span>sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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