Weld County proclaims National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, recognizes local screening services
October 20, 2025 | Weld County, Colorado
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The Weld County Board of Commissioners on Monday proclaimed the week of October 2025 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Weld County and recognized the county’s childhood lead poisoning prevention program for screening and outreach.
Cassie Tyson, the county coordinator for the childhood lead poisoning prevention program, told commissioners that Weld County is one of only four counties in Colorado with a lead poisoning prevention program and described services including free blood lead screenings, testing of personal items and in‑home inspections for families.
Commissioners praised staff outreach and education. Commissioner Lynette Peppler emphasized the importance of testing and the health effects of lead exposure; Commissioner Scott James and others thanked program staff for their work. A mobile clinic for blood testing was noted as an available resource.
The proclamation encourages residents to learn about lead exposure risks and use prevention resources. The proclamation was signed by all five county commissioners during the session.
Cassie Tyson, the county coordinator for the childhood lead poisoning prevention program, told commissioners that Weld County is one of only four counties in Colorado with a lead poisoning prevention program and described services including free blood lead screenings, testing of personal items and in‑home inspections for families.
Commissioners praised staff outreach and education. Commissioner Lynette Peppler emphasized the importance of testing and the health effects of lead exposure; Commissioner Scott James and others thanked program staff for their work. A mobile clinic for blood testing was noted as an available resource.
The proclamation encourages residents to learn about lead exposure risks and use prevention resources. The proclamation was signed by all five county commissioners during the session.
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