Finding and Removing Lead | Mass.gov

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Lead is a dangerous and toxic metal. It can cause serious neurological damage as result of prolonged exposure. It's especially harmful to children under the age of 6. Lead was a common ingredient in paint before 1978, and plumbing before 1986. Find out if there are lead hazards in your home. If you own your home, hire a Massachusetts licensed lead inspector. If you rent your home, ask your property owner if the home was inspected or, if you have a child under 6, you can call your local health department or CLPPP and ask for an inspection.

Top tasks for Finding and Removing Lead

Find your home and see its lead inspection history

Find a licensed lead inspector in your area

All other tasks for Finding and Removing Lead

Deleading on My Own

Learn about Interim Control of lead paint hazards

The Massachusetts Lead Law

Learn about financial assistance for deleading

Contact Information

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250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108

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(617) 624-5777

Department of Labor Standards

Lead brochures and fact sheets

Private Lead Inspector List (PDF 28.55 KB)

Lead Fact Sheet for Property Owners and Contractors 10.18.17 (DOCX 69.65 KB)

All About Deleading (Brochure) 2018 - English (PDF 513.54 KB)

All About Deleading (Brochure) 2018 - English (DOCX 741.44 KB)

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