Notice to Parents about EPA New Standards for Lead Paint Dust
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program aims to protect children and families from the hazards of lead-based paint by reducing the exposure of families to lead in home environments. The program delivers lead poisoning awareness training, referrals for blood-lead testing; environmental lead investigations; lead inspections; lead-control demonstrations.
Noxubee County Activity League Center receives grant funds from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The mailing address is Post Office Box 134, Macon, Mississippi 39341.
What is the most common source of lead poisoning found in residential property?
Lead dust is the most common source of lead poisoning inside the home. Most lead dust comes from chipping and flaking of paint, or occurs during remodeling when paint is scraped, sanded, or disturbed. Chipping and peeling paint is found mostly on surfaces that rub or bump up against another surface.
What are two major sources of lead poisoning?
Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust are the most common sources of lead poisoning. Paint containing lead was not banned in the United States until 1978. Homes built before 1978 have a good chance of having lead-based paint, which can chip, peel or flake.
Who are our Local and State Partners?
Noxubee General Hospital; Macon Primary Care Clinic; Macon Medical Clinic; Brooksville Medical Clinic; Shuqualak Noxubee Medical Clinic; First Choice Clinic; Noxubee County Board of Supervisors; City of Macon; Township of Shuqualak; City of Brooksville; Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Programs/MSDH; Local Churches; Local Schools and Childcare Facilities
Watch CDC’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Video
The Importance of Childhood Blood Lead Testing
YouTube · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The importance of childhood blood lead testing: brief overview of why it is important to protect young children from lead exposure and the importance of blood lead testing.
Watch EPA’s Lead Awareness Video – Watch NOW
Hyperlink
Watch and share a Lead-based Paint Awareness video on preventing lead exposure during projects at home:
https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week
Watch a Lead Awareness Training PowerPoint Presented by Noxubee County Activity League – Watch NOW
Thank You for Visiting the Noxubee County Activity League’s Website
Gary Naylor and Staff
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the Noxubee County Activity League is to bring together the community and its partners to seek solutions in health, nutrition, housing, and economic development
Our Services
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We offer a variety of Lead testing services including air quality testing, bulk sampling, and visual inspections. Each service is designed to meet your specific needs and ensure the safety of your property.
Our Process
Mission Statement
Our Process
Our process is thorough and efficient. We partner with local medical providers. They use state-of-the-art equipment to detect lead poisoning and provide accurate results. You can trust our local medical partners to provide a comprehensive report and recommend the best course of action.