Published on July 28, 2025
The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) is reminding residents that lead exposure is a serious public health concern, and it’s more common than many people realize. From old paint to imported products, lead can be hiding in unexpected places, including items in your home.
A recent recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) underscores this risk. Several imported faucet models have been recalled due to dangerously high levels of lead, which can leach into drinking water and pose a significant health hazard, especially for infants, young children and pregnant women. Consumers can check if their faucet is on a recall list at the CPSC website: https://www.cpsc.gov.
WCDPHE’s lead prevention program is designed to protect families from the harmful effects of lead exposure. All services are provided free of charge and include blood lead screening, available by appointment or at community outreach events, as well as environmental inspections for homes where a child has elevated blood lead levels. The program also supports local health care providers with consultation on reporting requirements and follow-up procedures and conducts public education on lead poisoning prevention and response.
Because lead poisoning often has no visible symptoms, testing is the only way to know if a child has been exposed or if lead is present in the home. Families living in houses built before 1978 should take special precautions, including frequent handwashing, wet cleaning of surfaces, removing shoes at the door and monitoring for deteriorating paint.
To schedule a free lead test or learn more about Weld County’s lead prevention program, call (970) 400-2226 or visit www.weld.gov/go/lead.