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New Program Offers Free Lead Testing of Household Items at Farmers Markets

• The Fairfax County Health Department is holding monthly lead testing events at the Annandale and Mount Vernon Farmers Markets from 8 a.m. to noon.
• Bring your household items for lead testing at no cost to you.
• Results will be provided by your preferred contact method in about two weeks.

3 Things to Know Today

1. Be Prepared Together: Join Us for Unified Response Day on Saturday

2. Business Tangible Personal Property Filing Due May 1

3. Gold Rush Sale: Get Your Discounted Pass for The Water Mine

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