Lead-Based Paint

NOTICE: All certificates appearing to be issued by MDEQ need to be verified on our List of Certified Individuals webpage that can be accessed below.

Common Questions Concerning the Lead-Based Paint Regulations

Printable list of these Q&A’s

Other Links

Mississippi State Department of Health – Environmental Lead Program
EPA – National Lead Information Center (NLIC)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – HUD-Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
Consumer Product Safety Commission – “What You Should Know About Lead-Based Paint In Your Home”

Lead-based paint Guidance for Storm Debris

Lead Based Paint Resource Links

Contacts

For more information on the Lead-Based Paint Program, please contact:

Dennis Kelly (Program Coordinator)
(601) 961-5630

Sontyna Dixon (Inspector Team Lead)
(601) 961-5787

Greg Mallery (Asbestos & Lead Branch Manager)
(601) 961-5592

Virginia Rickels (Program Specialist)
(601) 961-5777