Families at risk from lead poisoning at rental properties
Families at risk from lead poisoning at rental properties

Get The Lead Out, Calhoun County Landlords!

Medical experts agree that more than 24 million children in the U.S. will be affected by lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is preventable. Since over 75% of housing in Calhoun County was built before 1978, its likely you own units that could contain lead hazards such as lead paint, lead water pipes, and lead-contaiminated soil. It’s important for homeowners, renters, and landlords to know how to identify a lead hazard and how to deal with it safely. The city of Battle Creek and its partners want to increase the amount of lead-safe housing in Calhoun County. This site provides important information and resources that will help you keep your tenants and their children safe and healthy.

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ABOUT LEAD
POISONING

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IDENTIFYING
LEAD HAZARDS

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LEAD HAZARD REMOVAL

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LEAD SAFE PROGRAMS

Need help figuring out what to do? Let’s work together to make your rental units as lead safe as possible.

Need help figuring out what to do? Let’s work together to make your rental units as lead safe as possible.

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