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EPA announced the winners of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Video Contest sponsored by EPA, HUD and CDC! Read about the contest winners and view the top videos.
Highlights
October 22, 2009 -- EPA agreed to revisit the current lead dust hazard standard and modify the definition of lead-based paint in its regulations. The Agency responded to a petition that was filed by the National Center for Healthy Housing, the Alliance for Healthy Homes, the Sierra Club and others. Read about EPA's action.
October 21, 2009 -– EPA is proposing to expand coverage of its 2008 Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule as part of its ongoing commitment to eliminate lead poisoning. The proposed rule would eliminate an exemption from the RRP rule. Read about EPA's action.
Lead-Safe Renovation, Repairs and Painting
Look into our tool box for information on becoming an EPA-certified lead-safe renovator or training provider.
Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.
Most Common Sources of Lead Poisoning:
- Deteriorating lead-based paint
- Lead contaminated dust
- Lead contaminated residential soil
On this Web site:
- Facts about lead
- Health effects of lead
- Where lead is found
- Where lead is likely to be a hazard
- How to check your family and home for lead
- What you can do to protect your family
- Are you planning to buy or rent a home built before 1978?
- Renovating, repairing or painting a home, child care facility or school with lead-based paint
- Other EPA pamphlets on lead
Where You Live - Get contacts for lead information in each EPA regional office.
Renovation, Repair and Painting - Learn about EPA's lead-safety rules and lead-safe work practices.
Lead Professionals - Read about EPA requirements for lead-based paint abatement for known hazards, inspection, and risk assessment.
Grants - Read about EPA's grant programs to fund lead poisoning prevention activities in local communities and across the nation.
Lead in the News - Read about recalls, lead in toys and children's jewelry and more.
Rules and Regulations - Read about EPA regulations and policy guidance on lead abatement, cleanup, risk assessment, and remodeling and renovations.
Resource Center - Access links to additional information sources on lead from other EPA offices and organizations involved in efforts to reduce lead exposure.