Further reading
Resources
Official sources on lead, children's health and drinking water, from federal and state agencies.
Trusted sources
Official information
These links go to government agencies that publish health guidance or set drinking water rules. They open in a new tab.
Children and lead
- CDC: Childhood Lead Poisoning PreventionThe CDC's main hub on lead and children's health.
- CDC: About Lead in Drinking WaterHow lead gets into water and how to reduce exposure.
- ATSDR: Lead ToxFAQsA short scientific summary of how lead behaves in the body.
- WHO: Lead poisoning fact sheetGlobal overview of lead exposure and health effects.
Drinking water
- EPA: Basic Information about Lead in Drinking WaterSources of lead, health effects and how to reduce exposure.
- EPA: Protect Your Family from Sources of LeadPaint, dust, soil, water and products.
- EPA: Consumer Confidence ReportsHow to find and read your local water quality report.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
- NYC DEP: Monitoring for LeadIncludes NYC's free lead test kit program for residents.
- NYS Department of Health: Lead Poisoning PreventionNew York State guidance, including childhood testing.
- New Jersey DEP: Division of Water SupplyDrinking water rules and information for New Jersey.
- Connecticut DPH: Drinking Water SectionDrinking water and private well information for Connecticut.
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