Click on a category to get more information about particular sources of lead. Any of these sources presents a danger to children, pets and adults. Remember, "Play It Safe with Lead!"
All of the following link to the NYS Department of Health
- Paint (older homes, old toys, furniture, crafts)
- Dust
Soil- Drinking water
- Air
- Folk medicines, ayurvedics, and cosmetics
- Children's jewelry and toys
- Workplace and hobbies
- Lead-glazed ceramics, china, leaded crystal, pewter
- Imported candies or foods
- Imported food in cans
- Firearms with lead bullets
- Mini-blinds
- Other common sources of lead (car batteries, radiators, some inks, etc.)
- Consumer Products
Additional information may be found at: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
