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Need Help. My One Year Old Got Lead Poisoning From Our Water.

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I am reeling.

My wife (F27) and I (M28) have been renting this house for just under a year. We have a 3 year old son and 1 year old daughter, who just celebrated their birthdays a couple months ago. This is in Utah.

Today during her checkup, we found out that she dangerously high lead levels in her blood.

First, we swabbed her crib. Came back positive… then we tested it with water from a plastic bottle. Nothing.

It’s the water. The TAP WATER.

We have not been tested ourselves yet, but are all going to the doctor this week.

Since moving into this house, my son has had behavioral problems akin to ADHD. My wife and I have had marriage problems and mood swings. My work performance has suffered. My hands and feet have been tingling. Our hair has been falling out. Both kids are smaller than would be expected. My wife’s periods are irregular. We have both had stomach pain and nausea.

I expect we all have lead poisoning.

It feels like this landlord has severely ruined all of our lives with his negligence. I’ve never once thought about suing anybody, but this feels like no amount of money could possibly make up for this landlord poisoning my family, specifically my children, with his negligence.

What do I need to do?

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