Lead

Citrus County Health Department

352-527-0068
webmaster09@flhealth.gov
Fax
352-527-0629
Mailing Address
3700 West Sovereign Path
Lecanto, Florida 34461

Overview of the Program

Florida's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program conducts surveillance of blood lead testing and poisonings in the state, promotes blood lead screening for high-risk populations, and provides information to health care providers, individuals, and businesses on lead poisoning prevention.

The program activities include:

Surveillance and epidemiology
Lead Poisoning investigation
Primary prevention
Coordination of care

Information for:

The Florida Lead Poisoning Prevention Screening & Education Act, section 381.985 F.S. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (state.fl.us)
Chapter 64D-3, Florida Administrative Code
Parents and Caregivers
Healthcare Providers
Renovators and Contractors

For more information, please visit: About the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)