Indianapolis Industrial Lead Testing

Lead is a problem in many older buildings and industrial facilities that were painted with lead paint before it was banned by the federal government in 1978. While a declining problem, lead paint, and lead pipes or soldering are still present in some older structures and are the leading cause of lead poisoning in children.

Lead can be found in the following:

• Paint: Many older structures contain lead-based paint, posing a risk to children and infants.
• Soil: Soil can pick up lead from exterior paint or other sources, such as past use of leaded gas in cars.
• Household Dust: Dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or soil brought into a building from outdoors.
• Drinking-Water: Plumbing through which drinking water flows, such as lead piping or lead solder, can contaminate it.
• Other: Children’s toys that are much older or foreign-made may contain lead-based paint; antique items such as plates may also contain lead.

On April 22, 2008, the EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions to prevent lead poisoning. Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Aegis Environmental inspectors are trained, state-certified lead inspectors. Aegis currently offers the following services:

• Lead-in-paint assessments
• Soil/dust sampling
• Abatement supervision
• Clearance testing
• Water Testing

FAQs About Commercial Lead Testing & Investigation

Our company is undertaking a historic rehab; what is the likelihood of lead paint in the building or on the property?
Lead-based paint is present in many older buildings and industrial facilities that were painted with lead-based paint before the federal government banned it in 1978. Lead-based paint, lead pipes, or lead solder may still be present in some older structures and pose problems.

Paint, soil, and dust can contain lead.

Many older structures have lead-based paint, posing the highest risk of health problems for children and infants. Soil can become contaminated by exterior lead-based paint or by past use of leaded gas in automobiles or lawn equipment. Dust from deteriorating lead-based paint or lead-contaminated soil brought into a building from outdoors can cause lead exposure. Lead piping or lead solder may contaminate drinking water.

How much does it cost?
The cost will vary depending on the number of units tested. Give us a call to discuss your project, and we will provide a quote tailored to your needs.

Lead Links:

EPA Lead Page: http://www.epa.gov/lead/
EPA Lead Pamphlets: https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-abatement-inspection-and-risk-assessment
EPA Lead in Your Home: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadrev.pdf