Free Home Lead-risk Assessments Available as Part of Cayuga County Health Dept. Campaign

Public notice from the Cayuga County Health Department:

Lead is a toxic metal that when disturbed can cause harmful effects, especially in children. Cayuga County has many older homes. This means there is a chance that your children may have been exposed to lead through lead paint, soil or other household sources.

If you reside in an older home or apartment, are pregnant and/or have children under 7 years old, you are eligible for a FREE home lead risk assessment. During an assessment, we will test chipping and peeling paint for lead and teach you how to protect yourself and your children from being exposed to lead.

Any household that schedules an assessment in the month of January will be entered in a drawing to win a HEPA vacuum and other household cleaning supplies!

Call the Cayuga County Health Department today to schedule your free home lead risk assessment. (315) 253-1560