Let's Make Lead History

In 2010, nearly 300 children were poisoned just in Monroe County. Lead poisoning damages children’s brains and bones for the rest of their lives. We can all make a difference. We can make lead history. Throughout this site you’ll find specific things you can do to protect our entire community. See how easy it is to have your house or apartment inspected for lead, get your child tested for exposure to lead, or make your own home safer.


Not happy that on December 13, 2011 the Republican majority of the Monroe County Legislature voted against funding for the City of Rochester lead inspection process? Dismayed that this cut of $224,000 for lead inspections will eliminate the city’s ability to sustain implementation of the City Lead Law--our nationally recognized, cost-effective lead poisoning prevention system? Tell the County Legislature what you think! Contact your County Legislator by phone, email or letter. Make sure to cc: any communication to County Executive Brooks (countyexecutive@monroecounty.gov). Not sure who your County Legislator is? Go to: http://www.monroecounty.gov/legislature-districts.php or try this web site to get a list of all your elected representatives: http://www.monroecounty.gov/etc/voter/ The Monroe County Department of Public Health offers FREE Lead Remodeler Renovator INITIAL (8-Hours) Training through the Cornell School of Industrial Labor Relations. 2012 dates are as follows: February 28, March 6 and March 20 ONLY. Training is FREE but space is extremely limited and pre-registration is required! Call (866) 850-5280 x109 for more information. Support the Coalition by donating to the Ad Council LEAD TESTING EVENTS (courtesy of a Monroe Plan for Medical Care grant) at Jordan Health Link. Click HERE for a January-March 2012 Schedule in ENGLISH and click HERE FOR SPANISH. Lead Based Paint Initiatives in Monroe County, a survey of 29 local municipalities (pdf) New Lead Poisoning Prevention Info Brochures available in Burmese, Nepali and Somali. If you observe non-compliance with the EPA’s Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule, fill out the Report of Suspected Violation(s) of the US EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Requirements and FAX it to EPA Region 2 at (732) 321-6757. Please fill out the form as completely as possible. Work site addresses without specific Contractor information are more difficult to follow up on. If possible, please send proof of your complaint including photographs, video, and if possible, executed contracts that specify scope of work.