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Getting the Lead Out
Lead poisoning is a serious disease for children under the age of six. Even very small amounts of lead can cause learning disabilities and behavioral problems. The most common source of lead is house paint, especially paint manufactured before 1978. Children living in poorly maintained rental units are at highest risk. For the Latino community, clay bean pots and candy from Mexico are other sources of lead.
Children's Right to Lead-Safe Housing Ordinance
EHC is committed to preventing, identifying and remedying lead hazards in housing before children are poisoned. EHC supports the City of San Diego’s Children’s Right to Lead-Safe Housing Ordinance which seeks to ensure that children living in pre-1978 rental and owner-occupied homes are protected from the dangers of lead-based paint and dust. The ordinance also protects workers by banning unsafe lead work practices. The ordinance was heard by San Diego City Council on March 11, 2008. Click here for more info.
The Campaign to Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning (CeCLP) Takes Action to Get the Lead Out:
- CeCLP Community Organizers provide education to at-risk families and assist parents in getting their children tested for lead poisoning.
- CeCLP demands the establishment of a county-wide lead-safe home registry.
Adequate government and private resources must be used to assess lead hazards in homes and remove them when necessary.
