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Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking
works in partnership with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track diseases that may be related to environmental exposures. This website provides data sets on environmental hazards and associated health outcomes. The purpose of these efforts is to inform communities about disease trends and to design interventions that lead to better health outcomes. Learn more
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childhood lead poisoning information
Holiday Safety-Lead in Toys

You can’t see lead, but it can be very harmful to children and affect how they grow.

You can protect children from lead found in toys and toy jewelry.
  • Check recalls for toys that contain high levels of lead at the Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Supervise your children at play
  • Keep young children from putting toys and jewelry in their mouths
Learn more about Childhood Lead Poisoning
The infographic provides helpful information to learn how to test your well water by contacting the Florida Department of Health at 850-245-4250 .
Private Well Water Safety

Many people who live in rural areas get their drinking water from private wells.

If you own a well, you need to test your water regularly to make sure that it is safe to drink.

Check out this helpful information to learn when and how to test your well water.