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lead impacts on people

Lead  enters buildings  through  things called solders. Or by lead paint. Kids find the paint  to taste good.

Lead  is most dangerous to  small kids and pregnant women.

To learn about your schools, and your lead health conditions go to: 

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Schools are also another way for kids to get exposed to lead.  The Newton health department is working on fixing the fountains in most of its schools at the moment. This is a two year project, but could go longer.

What is Lead?

Lead is an natural occurring substance, it comes in small amounts, and is toxic. Lead is toxic to both humans and animals

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