DC Department of Health
Blood Lead Levels as of February 3, 2004-March 14, 2004

• 395 were children under the age of 6; 
• 32 are women who are pregnant; and
• 20 are women who are nursing

• 27.1 % have lead service lines;
• 0.4% have unknown service line material; and
• 72.5% do not have lead service lines.

• Women who are pregnant or nursing = 0
• Children under the age of 6 who have elevated (10 ug/dl or higher) lead levels = 11.
  • This is 2.8%.
  • The values for the 5 children living in homes with lead service pipes are: 11,12,14,15, and 23 ug/dl.
  • The values for the 6 children living in homes without lead service pipes are: 10,10, 12,13,15, and 16 ug/ dl.

• Of the 823 residents outside of the DOH target population screened for blood lead levels only 1 has a blood lead level above 25 ug/dl (the level of most concern for adults). This resident does not have lead service lines. The other blood lead levels of note are: 10,10,11,12,12,14,16,16 and 20 ug/ dl.

The blood lead level at which medication is offered is usually 45 ug/dl.