GET THE LEAD OUT, Calhoun County!

In Calhoun County, lead in paint is the primary cause of lead poisoning in young children. Unfortunately, most children who have lead poisoning don’t look or act sick. The only way to know for sure if a child has lead poisoning is for them to get a blood test. To keep young children safe and reduce potential lead hazards in homes, the City of Battle Creek and Calhoun County administer two lead control programs that promote testing for children under 6 and provide monetary aid for lead hazard remediation.