Contact Us About Lead

To find an answer to your question, begin by reviewing information on this webpage. While we strive to respond to every question submitted, responses can take some time. Before you submit your question, please review the information below.

General Information

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The National Lead Information Center provides the general public and professionals with information about lead, lead hazards, preventing lead exposure and becoming a certified lead-based paint professional. For general information or questions regarding lead in paint, dust and soil, or help finding documents, use the form below, or call 1-800-424-LEAD [5323], Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET (except federal holidays).

Si habla español la mejor forma en contactar al Centro Nacional de Información sobre el Plomo (NLIC por sus siglas en inglés) es por teléfono a 1 (800) 424-LEAD [5323] o por correo con el formato abajo. Personal bilingüe (inglés/español) está disponible en el número de lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m., tiempo del este.

Lead in Paint & Dust

Please review our Frequent Questions about lead-based paint and EPA's Lead-Based Paint Program before submitting an inquiry.

EPA has ten regional offices that implement federal environmental programs around the country. Within each region, a regional lead-lased paint coordinator oversees the implementation of lead-based paint exposure prevention efforts. Find your Regional EPA Lead-Based Paint Coordinator to get information about lead-based paint exposure prevention efforts in your area.

Note that if you are looking for a list of EPA’s regional contacts for general inquiries (not specific to the Lead-Based Paint program), please see information about EPA’s Regional Offices.

Lead in Drinking Water

If you have a comment or question about lead in drinking water, please complete the ground water and drinking water inquiry form. Be sure to review the frequently asked questions at the top of the page before submitting your inquiry.

Superfund Sites

For questions about lead related to a specific Superfund site, search for Superfund sites where you live. If you still have questions, contact the community involvement coordinator or remedial project manager for the specific Superfund site. Contact information is listed on each site's webpage.

Report a Violation

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If you suspect potentially harmful environmental activities have taken place in your community or workplace, file a report online using the map on EPA’s Report Lead-Based Paint Complaints, Tips and Violations webpage. Information you submit will be forwarded to EPA environmental enforcement personnel or to the appropriate regulatory authority.

If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please use the form below to send us comments or questions. Be sure to include an e-mail address if you’d like a response.