Lead In Your Home?

2/12/2017 (Permalink)

“If your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance it has lead-based paint. In 1978, the federal government banned consumer uses of lead-containing paint, but some states banned it even earlier. Lead from paint, including lead-contaminated dust, is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning. 

• Lead paint is still present in millions of homes, sometimes under layers of newer paint. If the paint is in good shape, the lead paint is usually not a problem. Deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged, or damp) is a hazard and needs immediate attention.
• It may also be a hazard when found on surfaces that children can chew or that get a lot of wear-and-tear, such as:
• Windows and window sills
• Doors and door frames
• Stairs, railings, banisters, and porches”

Read more about lead and this online article at https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-exposures-lead#sl-home as this was just the beginning of the article to get you started reading. 

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