Indianapolis Industrial Lead Testing
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Lead is an issue that is present in many older buildings and industrial facilities painted with lead paint before being 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 have lead-based paint present, posing a risk for 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 that the drinking water flows through with lead piping or lead solder can contaminate drinking water.
- Other: Much older or foreign-made children’s toys 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 doing a historic rehab; what is the likelihood of lead paint in the building or property?
Lead-based paint is present in many older buildings and industrial facilities painted with lead paint before the federal government banned it in 1978. Lead-based paint, lead pipes, or soldering is still present in some older structures and can be problematic.
Paint, soil, and dust have the potential to contain lead.
Many older structures have lead-based paint present, posing the highest risk for children and infants to experience health problems. Soil can become contaminated from exterior lead-based paint or other sources, such as 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 exposure to lead. Lead piping or lead solder may contaminate drinking water.
How much does it cost?
The cost will vary depending upon the number of units tested. Give us a call, and we will provide you with a quote specific 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
