Environmental Lead

EHT’s laboratory is specifically designed to provide quality analytical testing for lead in air, paint, dust, soil and other samples.

Lead is a highly toxic metal. It was used in products found in and around our homes for many years. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities to seizures and death. Children 6 years old and under are most at risk.

You can get lead in your body by breathing in lead dust (especially during renovations that disturb painted surfaces), putting your hands or other objects covered with lead dust in your mouth, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead.

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Where You Can Find Lead Paint  Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint.  The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978.  In soil around a home (from exterior paint, or leaded gas) Household dust (from deteriorating lead-based paint or soil tracked into a home) Drinking water (plumbing with lead or lead solder) Old painted and imported toys and furniture. Food and liquids stored in lead crystal or lead-glazed pottery, porcelain or dishes.  Hobbies (pottery, stained glass, or furniture refinishing)

Old chipped paint on a radiator canpresent a lead hazard.