how you can be lead safe

Lead and lead dust are a fact of life in Broken Hill. We really need to take action now, to ensure the continued health of our population.

why do we need to be lead safe?

Lead in the body can be a serious health concern, especially in children. Lead is mainly absorbed through the digestive tract via hand to mouth. Monitoring of blood lead levels in children under five, over the past 10 years, reveals a great reduction in the number of cases above the recommended guidelines. But we need to remain vigilant as 27% of children tested remain above the guideline level.

Click here for a brochure containing advice on how to be lead safe.

We have provided several ways that can help you determine where your water is being used.

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