118 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2025 For more information, talk to the listed organizations to keep you and your ohana safe. ital and free to use and download off of their website. Lehua Environmental Inc. is an organization that performs lead testing on soil and drinking water. You can reach them through their website or you can call them at (808) 494-0365. Government Initiatives The CDC’s website has further information on guidelines and recommendations for lead poisoning. For instance, there are insurance and healthcare guides, prevention and screening guides, and more. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, began safety measures towards replacing lead piping in Hawai‘i in May of 2024. The BidenHarris Administration invested $28.7 million for Hawai‘i. Nationally, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law focuses on safe drinking water, specifically $15 billion for additional lead service replacements. Lead exposure poses serious health risks, but the good news is that lead poisoning is preventable. Through testing, maintaining a healthy diet, and practicing preventative cleaning, you can keep your keiki safe. If you and your family are concerned about lead poisoning or exposure, consider contacting The Hawai‘i Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program to learn more about how you can keep your family healthy to ensure a brighter future. Together, we can ensure our children grow up healthy and thriving, free from the dangers of lead poisoning. “Through testing, maintaining a healthy diet, and practicing preventative cleaning, you can keep your keiki safe.”
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