Identifying and Remediating Lead in your Home
Click on your county to find local resources to identify and remediate lead in your home.
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Report Mold Growth in Philadelphia
If you are a tenant and see mold growth in your home, you can report this to the city by calling 311.
EWG’s Guide to Healthier Sunscreens
Search EWG’s database for less toxic sunscreens for you and your children.
Quit Smoking
For free counseling on quitting smoking and/or medication to help quit, call 1-800- QUITNOW or visit this website.
Check Your Pipes for Lead
Find out if you have a lead service line in your home by following the steps outlined in this video!
Free Lead Testing for your Soil
Work with the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology to test the amount of lead in your soil for free.
Built to Last
Built to Last includes critical home repairs, health and safety improvements, and energy efficiency and rooftop solar to lower utility costs. Clients must qualify under eligibility criteria.
Philadelphia Lead and Healthy Homes Program
If your child’s blood lead level is at or above 3.5 µg/dL, LHHP will send out a licensed lead inspector to test your home for lead and a health educator.
Emergency Leak Repair Resource
Basic Systems Repair Program provides free repairs to correct electrical, plumbing, heating, limited structural and carpentry, and roofing emergencies in eligible owner-occupied homes in Philly.
Free Blood Lead Testing for Philadelphia Children
Your child should be tested for lead at their 1 and 2 year old well child visit. Older children should be tested if you are concerned about a lead exposure.
Free Philadelphia Water Quality Testing
If you are concerned about lead in your water, the Philadelphia Water Department will conduct free water quality tests.
Free Smoke Detector Installation for Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia residents can request a free smoke detector installed by the Fire Department. You can call 311 or visit this website.
Report Rats in Philadelphia
Report rats in and around your residence to the City Department of Public Health and get free pest control resources by calling (215) 685-9000.
Free Lead Remediation Program for Delaware County
The Lead Hazard Control Program is designed to remove lead-based paint hazards from the homes of low-income families with children under the age of 6.
Air Fresheners Low in Volatile Organic Compounds
Air Fresheners can be sources of toxic chemicals in your home. Use this database to identify the least toxic air fresheners you can use to keep your home asthma and allergy friendly!