June is National Healthy Homes Month!

June is National Healthy Homes Month! 

If your house was built before 1978, your children and/or tenants may be at risk for lead poisoning

Elevated levels of lead in the blood can cause serious problems in children:

• Learning disabilities – Attention deficit disorder
• Hearing damage, speech, language, and behavior problems
• Poor muscle growth & coordination
• Other physical & psychological problems

Lead Poisoning is 100% Preventable!!

Reduce your risk:

• Have your child tested for an elevated blood lead level with a simple blood test. Children ages 9 months to 3 years should be tested once a year
• Have your pre-1978 home or rental property tested for the presence of lead-paint hazards
• Learn and always apply lead-safe work practices when repairing, renovating and cleaning your property
• Remember lead hazard reduction should only be performed by licensed contractors

Naugatuck Valley Health District’s NauVEL Program can help!

$$ Grants available to remove lead hazards from your home $$

Apply NOW to receive: 

• Inspections and plans for lead and home safety hazard removal
• Financial assistance to remediate hazards

NauVEL = Naugatuck Valley Emends Lead Hazards

Naugatuck Valley Health District, Attn: NauVEL
98 Bank Street, Seymour CT 06483
Tel: 203.881.3255
www.nvhd.org/nauvel

Carol Slajda, Program Manager