Lead & Drinking Water

  1. What is lead?
  2. How can I be exposed to lead?
  3. How does lead get into drinking water?
  4. How can I prevent being exposed to lead in my water?
  5. Why does flushing the water before drinking make it safe?
  6. What are some of the health problems lead can cause?
  7. Where can I get my child’s blood tested for lead?
  8. What does an "elevated blood lead level" mean?
  9. Should I have my child tested for lead?
  10. Where can I go to get my water tested?
  11. Will it cost me anything to get my water tested for lead?
  12. What else is the Berrien County Health Department doing?
  13. What is a lead service line?
  14. How do I know if I have a lead service line going to my house?
  15. Where can I go to find more information?
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Contact Information 

For questions about the water or water testing:

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Website: www.michigan.gov/mileadsafe 
Phone: 1-800-662-9278

For questions about health:

Berrien County Health Department
Website: www.bchdmi.org
Public Health Hotline: 1-800-815-5485
Main Number: 269-926-7121
www.facebook.com/bchdmi

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ 
Phone: 1-800-648-6942

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