What is Lead?
Lead is a toxic metal found naturally in the earth's crust. Due to it's malleability
and durability, lead has been used for thousands of years by many different
cultures. In our society, the low cost and abundance of lead has created a market
for the use of lead in paint, plumbing and piping, gasoline, batteries and many
other household products. While federal and state regulatory standards have
acted to minimize the overall use of lead in consumer products, an older housing
stock, imported products, leftover lead deposits, among others causes, continue
to create environmental hazards to this day. Currently, the most common source
of lead exposure derives from lead-based paint on older homes and the dust and
soil contamination that is produced. Lead poisoning can cause a wide variety of
health defects. Especially in children, neurological disorders, learning disorders,
behavioral problems and much more have been associated with lead poisoning.
Identified as the number one preventable environmental health threat to children
in the United States, lead-poisoning is a real problem than can be dealt with in a
safe and secure manner.
Common Sources of Lead
Learn More
Statistics - Further Facts and Information
Health Effects of Lead
Living with Lead
Information for pre-1978 Home Buyers
EPA for Lead
Contractors R&R Rule
EPA Links for New Rule
Lead is a toxic metal found naturally in the earth's crust. Due to it's malleability
and durability, lead has been used for thousands of years by many different
cultures. In our society, the low cost and abundance of lead has created a market
for the use of lead in paint, plumbing and piping, gasoline, batteries and many
other household products. While federal and state regulatory standards have
acted to minimize the overall use of lead in consumer products, an older housing
stock, imported products, leftover lead deposits, among others causes, continue
to create environmental hazards to this day. Currently, the most common source
of lead exposure derives from lead-based paint on older homes and the dust and
soil contamination that is produced. Lead poisoning can cause a wide variety of
health defects. Especially in children, neurological disorders, learning disorders,
behavioral problems and much more have been associated with lead poisoning.
Identified as the number one preventable environmental health threat to children
in the United States, lead-poisoning is a real problem than can be dealt with in a
safe and secure manner.
Common Sources of Lead
- Paint manufactures prior to 1978
- Often found in the form of nearly invisible paint chip dust contaminating the soil and interior of older
homes
- Soil around roadways
- From leaded gas deposits
- Drinking water from older plumbing
- Due to use of lead solder and piping
- Imported Toys
- Lack of strict importing standards has lead to contaminated toys
- Imported Home Remedies
- Greta, Azarcon and other gastrointestinal home remedies
- Cosmetics, Ceramics, Batteries, Keys, Vinyl Mini-Blinds, and more
Learn More
Statistics - Further Facts and Information
Health Effects of Lead
Living with Lead
Information for pre-1978 Home Buyers
EPA for Lead
Contractors R&R Rule
EPA Links for New Rule
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