Did you know that an estimated 500,000+ children in the United States have been exposed to lead at dangerous levels? Even with current laws and regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lead exposure is still a common issue plaguing the country. In this blog, we’ll provide you with an overview of our lead testing and inspection services!
Behind our team, you’ll be able to find years of experience in providing lead remediation services. With our lead inspection, we can identify a variety of materials in your home that might open the possibility of lead exposure to your family. Below, we’ll run through the most common sources of lead contamination found in homes.
- Children’s Toys – Toys imported from other countries may not follow similar guidelines as the United States does. This means toys with high levels of lead could enter your household without you knowing it.
- Lead-Based Paint – Homes built before 1978 may include lead-based paint, as it was finally banned in the same year. Lead exposure can occur when the paint wears off and starts to peel.
- Water Pipes – Plumbing material can allow lead to seep into pipes and fixtures.
- Certain Food – Some foods can be contaminated with lead before being shipped into the United States. Some examples include lead used in candies, soil with high levels of lead contaminating plants, and more.
After inspection, we’ll be able to efficiently and effectively test the findings for high levels of lead concentration. Our testing services include water testing, air and bulk sampling, soil sampling, just to name a few. XRF analysis is one method of testing we wanted to cover to give you insight. XRF analysis allows immediate testing to determine the concentration level of lead that could be in your paint. Our sampling and testing techniques are nondestructive to avoid damaging any aspects of your home.
Our other lead services include lead renovator training, lead risk assessment, and more. If you’re worried about lead contamination in your home, don’t hesitate to contact us or check out our site. The team here at Karl Environmental is fully trained and certified to provide the best solution possible.
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