The Chautauqua County Environmental Health Services division responds to reports of children with elevated blood lead levels and performs environmental assessments to identify hazardous areas with lead-based paint in the child's home. Lead hazard control activities may be suggested or ordered to be performed dependant on the child's blood lead level. Education of parents, landlords and renovators on how to prevent lead poisoning and properly deal with lead hazards is a priority.

The Health Department and the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation (CHRIC) have partnered to implement a third HUD-funded Lead Hazard Control grant. The program offers grants to landlords and homeowners to address lead-based paint hazards in rental properties and homes in Chautauqua County.