Lead Safe-Peoria High levels of lead in a home can be a very dangerous and even life-threatening problem.

Lead Hazard Mitigation services are often provided in conjunction with Home Rehabilitation services. Applicants may also be eligible for Home Weatherization.

The PCCEO Lead Safe-Peoria program, in conjunction with the Peoria City/County Public Health Department, the Illinois Department of Health and the PCCEO Weatherization program, is a County-wide project designed to reduce the occurrence of lead poisoning in children ages six and under. While the primary target groups of this project are low-income households with children age six and under, any household which tests positive for the presence of lead may request these services.

2007 Income Eligibility Guidelines
(Yearly 80% Income)

Family Size	Annual Income
1	$35,500
2	40,550
3	45,650
4	50,700
5	54,750
6	58,800
7	62,850
8	66,900

Households which are targeted for Lead Safe-Peoria will first undergo tests for lead in dust, paint, soil samples taken from in and around the home as well as possibly blood samples taken from household members by the Peoria City/County Health Department. Once lead has been identified to be on the premises, PCCEO will work with local licensed contractors to remove its presence. After the lead has been mitigated, PCCEO and the Peoria County Health Department will inspect the household to assure that all traces of lead have been properly mitigated.

All field staff employed in the Lead Safe-Peoria program must attend Lead Abatement Supervisor Training and possess a current Illinois Lead Abatement Supervisor license, in accordance with the licensing requirements stated in the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act and Code.

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