What is a LeadSHOP?
A place where communities are able to receive many resources, education and awareness, and actionable tools.
- Test your child for lead
- Test items in your home that might contain lead (see below on what products may be tested)
- Test your soil for lead (see below on how to collect soil)
- Learn lead risks and keep your family safe
- Sign up for free in home lead evaluation
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Details on how to collect soil, click here.
The following items can be brought in to test for lead (*Note: only two items will be accepted for same day testing and 2 items will be accepted for lab testing):
- Toys (Especially antiques)
- Hand-carried items from other countries (e.g., ceramics, cooking pots, pressure cookers)
- Cosmetics
- Spices
- Jewelry
- Soil (free of small rocks, roots and other debris – see instructions here on how to collect it from your yard)
- Please do not bring water.
Example items include but are not limited to:
Items above can be brought with the following requirements:
- Items must have a flat surface that is at least 1×1 inches
- Small items like jewelry, toys or amulets must be smaller than 3 x 3 x 3 inches
- Soil must be dry and without pebbles, rocks or roots. Directions on how to collect soil, click here.
- Items that can be brought for lab testing include spices and cosmetics with the following requirements: (2 sample limit/person)
- A small sample will be taken and not returned or replaced
- In some cases the entire bottle/tube may be needed and not returned or replaced
- Photos may be taken of the items to record brand and origin
- We will need your contact information to return the results to you at a later date (within 2-3 weeks)
Click here to find all 2019 LeadSHOP events!
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