For most people, dishes don’t post a significant risk of lead exposure. But in some cases, lead contained in old dishes, ceramics, and other types of tableware or cookware may leach into food or drink, potentially resulting in health problems associated with lead poisoning.
Use of lead paint in residential homes and buildings was banned in New York City in 1960, New York in 1970, and the United States in 1978. So why is lead paint still such a huge problem today, especially in places like New York City?
Lead is a toxic substance that can be found in contaminated drinking water and may lead to serious health consequences. If you live in NYC, here’s how to request a free lead water test kit and use it to test for lead in your drinking water.
10 NYCRR Subpart 67-4: Lead Testing in School Drinking Water went into effect in 2016 and requires schools to test drinking water for lead contamination. Corrective action must be taken if the amount of lead detected exceeds the action level threshold.
Lead-based paint is a common environmental hazard with serious health consequences, especially for young children. There are 3 methods to test for lead paint: lead test kits, x-ray fluorescence (XRF), and paint chip sampling.
Worried about the risks and symptoms of lead poisoning in your home? Understanding the signs and symptoms of lead poisoning can help you take appropriate action to protect the health and safety of your family.
Lead encapsulating paint is a special type of material used to protect homes and families from being exposed to lead paint. Regular store-bought paint is NOT the same as lead encapsulating paint. In this article, we’ll explain what lead encapsulating paint is and how it’s used to safely abate lead-based paint hazards.
Do you have concerns about lead paint, or suspect that there is paint in your home that might contain lead? It can be tricky to confirm if the paint in an old home is lead-based or not, but here are 5 common signs of lead paint to look out for.
Are you considering buying a home or house that was built before 1978? There are several reasons why a homebuyer should consider getting a lead inspection or testing before buying a house with lead paint.
In 2004, New York City passed the “NYC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act,” a comprehensive set of housing laws aimed at eliminating the threat of lead-based paint and protecting kids from lead poisoning. These laws became commonly referred to as Local Law 1 of 2004.