There are several questions posted in the
FAQ section of the Nevada County Website. If you cannot find your question there then feel free to:
CALL US: 530-265-1450 (or 530-582-7814 in Truckee)
National Lead Information Center: 1-800-424-LEAD
(TDD: 1-800-526-5456)
Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
US EPA Home Page: http://www.epa.gov/lead Website for current recalls: www.mynevadacounty.comgo to "Emergencies" then click on "Public Advisories"
Lead Check swabs: www.leadcheck.com
Fingerstick Blood Lead Testing:
WIC Program
471 Sutton Way, Suite 204
Grass Valley, CA
M.D.'s who provide CHDP physicals; Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Miner's Clinic, Sierra Care Pediatrics & North Lake Pediatrics in Truckee will automatically do blood lead testing on children around one year and again at two years of age.
Water testing for lead can be done through Cranmer Engineering 273-7284 for $35.00
To find a contractor certified to safely remove lead paint: go to the state contractors licensing board;
www.cslb.ca.gov
For more information contact the Nevada County
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Coordinator:
Nevada County Public Health Department
Human Services Agency
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley CA 95945
Phone: 530-265-1450
