Lead remains a problem within our community and the City of Columbus wants to work with the community raising awareness. The program continues to strive to create healthy and lead-safe housing while facing the daily challenges of an ever-changing social-economic population who is in dire need of our assistance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 310,000 US children w
ere classified as “lead poisoned,” yet lead poisoning is entirely preventable. Because lead poisoning often occurs with no distinct symptoms, it frequently goes unrecognized.
