BLOG: Free Lead Testing In NJ This Friday

By Jim Donovan: Lead poisoning continues to pose a big health hazard to children, particularly those under the age of 6. In an effort to prevent lead poisoning the Burlington County Health Department is holding a free lead testing event later this week.

The testing will take place this Friday, October 28, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burlington County Health Department office at 15 Pioneer Blvd in Westhampton, NJ.

Testing will be limited to 5 items per household. Some common sources of lead include old chipping paint, imported toys and jewelry, imported chalk and crayons, imported ceramics, even soil.

For more information contact the health department at 609-265-5548.