- Approx. 38 million homes in the U.S. contain lead; 25 million are hazardous
- Almost two-thirds of those with hazardous conditions are middle to upper-income families.
- Of the 28 million hazardous conditions, 5.6 million have children under the age of six living inside.
- Painting or remodeling a home built before 1978 can disturb lead paint and endanger young children.
- Choose a contractor, from our list of certified contractors below, who has experience working with lead paint.
- Federal law requires contractors to give you a brochure, Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home, before starting jobs that involve lead paint.
Sources
of Lead:- Most Common: Paint made before 1978 - paint chips sometimes in the form of nearly invisible dust is found inside most homes built before 1978.
- Soil around roads
- Drinking water from older plumbing that used lead pipes or lead solder. (Run water 15 to 30 seconds before drinking)
- Old painted toys and furniture
