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Title: "Lead in Your Home:  A Parent's Reference Guide"    (PDF format, 2,128 KB, 67 pages) 

EPA has released this colorful and comprehensive new guide to educate parents and homeowners about lead hazards and lead poisoning prevention in the home.   This new guide book is intended for people who already know that lead is a potential problem and who want to learn more about what they can do to help prevent lead poisoning and reduce lead hazards.  Please note that individual copies are available free from the NLIC. 

18"X24" poster in (PDF format) 
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Title: "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"    (PDF format) (April 1999 Edition) 

Also available in Spanish and other formats. 

Provides general information about lead and lead hazards, including the names and phone numbers of where to get additional help. 
Title:  "Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home", September 1997 (EPA 747-K-97-001).  This version replaces the previous version of April 1994. (PDF format) 

Also available in Spanish (EPA 747-K-97-002) from the National Lead Information Center.  

This pamphlet is for anyone involved in a home improvement project - whether you are actually doing the work yourself or overseeing the work of renovation and remodeling professionals.
Title:  "Testing Your Home for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil", October 1998 (EPA 747-K-98-001).  (PDF format) 

This publication is for anyone who is considering having a home or residence tested for lead in paint, dust, or soil by a professional. It explains the technical aspects of lead testing without overwhelming the reader. 
 
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