Lead Evaluation and Surveillance

Lead evaluation and surveillance involve regularly testing for the presence of lead in environments like housing, water, and food sources to prevent health risks. Evaluation assesses the current level of lead exposure or contamination, identifying risks that need intervention. Surveillance involves ongoing monitoring and data collection over time to detect changes, track trends, and ensure safety standards are maintained. Together, these processes help protect public health by enabling timely responses to lead hazards, ensuring environments remain safe, especially for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.