Facts About Lead from the EPA

Facts about lead

FACT: Lead exposure can harm small children and infants even prior to birth.

FACT: Even kids who seem healthy can have elevated amounts of lead in their bodies.

FACT: You can get lead in your body by inhalling or injesting lead dust, or by swallowing soil or paint chips containing lead.

FACT: You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard.

FACT: Removing lead based paint the wrong way can raise the danger to the residents.

If you think your house may contain lead hazards, read on to learn about lead and some easy steps to protect your love ones.