If a mother in a rental property reports that her son has an EBL, whom should the owner contact for an EBL Child Investigation?

The appropriate action for the property owner is to contact the local health department when a mother reports that her son has elevated blood lead levels (EBL). Local health departments are responsible for public health surveillance, including lead poisoning and related investigations. They have the resources and expertise to conduct investigations that can determine the source of lead exposure, assess risks in the home environment, and implement necessary public health interventions.

While the other entities listed may have relevant roles in housing or health-related issues, they do not typically handle lead poisoning investigations directly. The local landlord association may provide resources or advocacy for property owners but is not equipped to conduct health investigations. The state housing authority focuses on housing matters but does not specialize in health investigations. The local school district might be involved if there are educational impacts from lead exposure, but it is not responsible for health investigations related to EBL cases. Thus, the local health department is the correct point of contact for addressing an EBL child investigation effectively.