Join the Cayuga County Health Department on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 5:30 - 7 pm, to learn how your properties can become lead safe.

Childhood lead poisoning continues to be a public health concern in Cayuga County. It can cause permanent damage to a child’s brain and nervous system.  Homes built before 1978 are most likely to contain lead paint hazards. Lead dust and peeling paint are the primary causes of lead poisoning.  With education and awareness, and a little elbow grease, lead poisoning can be 100% prevented!

• WHEN: February 28, 2024 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
• WHERE: Auburn Housing Authority, 7 Merriman Street, Auburn
• For more information or to register, call the Cayuga County Health Department at (315) 253-1560.

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
“Let’s Talk Lead” - Lead Safe Workshop for Cayuga County Rental Property Managers & Landlords

The Cayuga County Health Department is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, for rental property owners/managers and landlords to discuss the hazards of childhood lead exposure and how to maintain lead-safe properties. Members of the Cayuga County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention team will be at Auburn Housing Authority, 7 Merriman Street, Auburn from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. to answer questions and advise what to expect if lead is found after they conduct a home inspection.

For those not aware, recent amendments to New York State Public Health Law Section 1377 established a local rental registry which will require inspections to identify any leads hazards that might be present in rental units. Copies of the new law will be provided at this workshop.

All residential rental property owners/managers and landlords with property located in Cayuga County are welcome. Registration is required and can be accomplished by calling the Cayuga County Health Department at (315) 253-1560 on or before February 27, 2024.

Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to enroll for FREE in Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training on April 19, 2024, to become an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certified Lead Renovator*. The RRP training will be provided at no-cost to ensure property owners/managers and landlords are utilizing best practices to remediate and address lead hazards and create lead-safe environments. Upon successful completion of the RRP initial course participants are EPA certified renovators. This certification is good for 5 years. The Cayuga County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program also provides supplies to support and promote lead-safe work practices!

*Federal law requires workers performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. This includes residential rental property owners/managers and landlords. Failure to comply with EPA's RRP program requirements could result in penalties of up to $37,500 per day per violation.