MARCH NEWSLETTER

The Environmental Waste Management Program Outreach on lead poisoning is targeted towards families who have children 6 and younger and those who have lived in homes dating from 1978 and older. The Program is also designed to educate the tribal members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe and surrounding communities to be aware that lead is not only in paint but is also in ceramics, furniture refinishing, toys, newsprint and other everyday items.

What is lead?
Lead is a potent nerotoxin which accumulates in soft tissues and bone over time. Lead has the symbol Pb.Lead is a soft, heavy, toxic and malleable poor metal, and is bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes to dull gray when exposed to air.
Where is lead found?
  • Paint
  • Toys
  • Ceramics
  • Window Decorations
  • Lead Crystal
  • Stoneware
  • Pots/pans
  • Imported canned foods
  • Water pipes
  • Dust
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Imported Candy
  • Imprted jewelry
  • Antiques
  • Imported Chalk
  • Imported cosmetics

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
  1. Advocate the importance of screening among young children, thereby, increasing the number of young children being screened (tested for elevated lead blood levels).
  2. Promote lead education and prevention awareness regarding childhood lead poisoning.
  3. Increase community participation and leadership in the coalition.
  4. Raise the level of community/grass roots involvement in dealing with environmental, political, and legislative issues.
  5. Educate the community on how to reduce or prevent lead poisoning during home renovation.

Main | News | Sites | Contaminants | Photos | Contact Us | Links | Login | Copyright ©2008 SB Environmental Waste Management Program.