Who We Are
The Environmental Management Department (EMD) is a regulatory agency, operating within the Cities and County of Sacramento. EMD's mission is to protect public health and the environment by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. EMD's Environmental Health Division currently serves as the investigation entity for the local
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), administered by the
Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS).
The CLPPP provides services to the community for the purpose of increasing awareness about lead hazards, ways to reduce lead exposure, and strategies to increase the number of children appropriately screened for lead poisoning.
The CLPPP and EMD partner to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by identifying and reducing lead hazards where children live, play, learn and spend time and by providing equitable and child-centered care for families who are lead poisoned by providing integrated case management and environmental services.
What We Do
The EMD lead team investigates cases involving elevated blood levels in children, lead hazard tips/complaints, and provides outreach and education to other local enforcement agencies.
About Lead
Lead is a metal found in the earth that has been used by people for centuries. Lead has been used in many products such as paints, gasoline, plumbing structures, crystal, ceramic glazes, batteries, jewelry, cosmetics, home remedies, ceremonial items, and much more.
Lead is also a poison that is dangerous to you and your family. It can harm a child's brain and nervous system, which can cause learning and behavioral problems. Pregnant women and women of child-bearing age are also at increased risk. Babies and young children are at the highest risk because they play on the floor and often put their hands and toys in their mouths. It takes a small amount of lead to poison someone.
Lead Hazard
Homes built before 1978 may have lead in the paint. Do not scrape or sand paint on your home unless you know it does not have lead in it.
What should I do if I suspect that there is lead in my home?
Have your home checked by a qualified inspector. Several kits that test for the presence of lead in various sources are now available. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead. The older the home, the more likely it is to have lead. Keep painted surfaces in good repair. Do not dry sand or scrape painted surfaces as this creates hazardous lead dust.
Report a Problem
Tips, complaints, and referrals from the public are important to the CLPPP team and can help identify violations of law or regulation. To report a problem, please select one of the following:
Contact 3-1-1 or visit https://311@saccounty.gov
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Renovation and Real Estate Lead Disclosure Complaint
Go to the US EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule website to submit a tip/complaint.
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Workplace Safety or Health Hazards Complaint
Go to the Cal/OS HA website to submit a tip/complaint.
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Certified Lead-Related-Construction Professional Complaint (i.e., individuals certified by CDPH to perform lead inspections or lead abatement in California or a California Department of Public Health(CDPH) Accredited Training Provider)
Email the Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) team at CALeadTip@cdph.ca.gov or call
510-620-5600.
Local, State and National Resources for Childhood Lead Poisoning
County of Sacramento
State of California
Nationwide
For more information, contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at (916) 875-7151.
Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
Environmental Health Division
11080 White Rock Rd., Suite 200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
emdinfo@saccounty.gov
