Lead Poisoning Reports, Publications and Surveillance Data

Blood Lead Surveillance Data

NYC lead data for children and adults are available through the Environment and Health Data Portal. These data are derived from blood lead test results reported to the Health Department.

Each year, the Health Department receives blood lead test results for close to 300,000 children younger than 6 years of age and 90,000 adults. Lead data available include testing data (children tested before age 3) and blood lead level data, including the number and rate of children younger than 6 and adults with elevated blood lead levels. Data can be organized by neighborhood.

• Environment and Health Data Portal — Childhood Lead Exposure
• Environment and Health Data Portal — Adult Lead Exposure

The Health Department provides a range of services for children based on their blood lead level, age and exposure risk.

Biannual Reports

• Local Law 112 of 2023 in relation to reporting on objections to orders for the abatement or remediation of lead conditions, July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (PDF)

Annual Reports

• Report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in New York City, 2025 (PDF)
• Report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in New York City, 2024 (PDF)
• Report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in New York City, 2023 (PDF)
• Report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in New York City, 2022 (PDF)
• Report to the New York City Council on Progress in Preventing Elevated Blood Lead Levels in New York City, 2021 (PDF)

Additional Resources

• NYS Environmental Health Publications

Recent Health Alerts

• Elevated Concentrations of Mercury in Skin Lightening Creams (PDF, 2025)
• Elevated Levels of Lead in Traditional Ceramic Ware (PDF, 2021)

More Information

• Lead Poisoning Prevention Reports Archives
• Lead Poisoning Main Page
• Lead Poisoning in Children and Pregnant Women
• Lead Poisoning: Information for Tenants
• Lead Poisoning: Information for Building Owners
• Adults and Lead Poisoning
• Hazardous Consumer Products
• Lead Poisoning: Information for Health Care Providers