Lead Week

Lead Week

Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. 

• Lead Week 2023 (October 22–28): Learn about lead air pollution and register for free webinar sessions.
• Learn about lead in aviation gas and how to keep your family safe​​​. 

• If you live around airports, be sure to know how to keep your family safe from lead, "Aviation Gas Flyer" (PDF)
• For questions about the Santa Clara County aviation gasoline study and blood lead testing for children, contact the Santa Clara County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at leadpoison@phd.sccgov.org or 408-992-4900