Opinion: Removing lead from gasoline and paint were major health victories. Now we need to get it out of our water When Dr.

The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup. By Hiroko Tabuchi The Biden administration said Thursday that it ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The home Jade Shirey bought over a decade ago was a bargain and exactly what she needed for her growing family. But she knew it needed some touch-ups, and after a few years, she ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — According to the CDC, homes built before 1978 could have lead paint in them. Lead paint can pose a ...

Funding will cover free or low-cost inspections and lead removal in homes built before 1978 across six counties.

As the EPA rolls out new lead regulations to curb lead exposure in homes and water systems, the question is whether these measures will live up to their promises. Lowering lead levels in dust and ...

Homes built before 1978 may be painted with lead paint. When sanding or removing chipped or peeling lead paint, take the following precautions to avoid inhaling the particles, which can be extremely ...

PATERSON — Federal housing officials have awarded the city a $7.2 million grant to cover various costs in removing lead paint and other hazards from 120 homes over the next four years. Under the grant ...

The Biden administration said Thursday that it was strengthening requirements for homes and child care facilities to remove lead-based paint dust, a move that could better protect more than 300,000 ...