Lead Testing in Soil: Assessing Environmental Contamination Risks
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can disrupt bodily functions and adversely affect vital organs like the brain, kidneys, and reproductive systems. It should not be touched, inhaled, or ingested, especially by children, pregnant people, or pets, so it is essential to perform lead testing throughout your property to ensure its safety.
Lead Testing in Older Homes: Identifying and Addressing Lead-Based Paint Hazards
To keep yourself safe and avoid further exposure, do not try to test or remove lead-based paint by yourself. Instead, have a professional environmental remediation team survey your property and perform lead abatement as necessary.
Why Lead Testing Should Be a Priority for Homeowners
Is lead testing mandatory for homeowners? Although not legally mandatory in every jurisdiction, lead testing is a good idea. Given the potential health hazards of lead, having your home inspected and tested for lead can provide you with peace of mind and promote a healthy environment. Lead testing is the most important step in identifying […]
What Senate Bill 64 Means for Portland Homeowners
A new bill signed into law by Oregon Governor Kate Brown aims to protect public health through several procedural changes – including one amendment that will impact homeowners in Portland. Senate Bill 64, also called the Oregon Health Authority’s public health housekeeping bill, provides updates to five areas of public health: Tobacco purchases (for people […]
Guide To Lead Testing and Abatement
Lead is commonly known as a naturally occurring element that has a variety of uses. While many of its applications are beneficial, there are potential risks associated with this element. Many houses built pre-1978 are often subject to elevated levels of lead due to the lead-based paints used for the interior of the home. WHY YOU […]
What Are The Signs Of Lead Exposure & Poisoning?
Lead was a common metal used in paints before it was banned in 1978 and used to be a common material used in piping until government regulations were passed in 1986. If lead is ingested or the fumes inhaled, it can be stored within our tissues and can cause lead poisoning. Lead poisoning has some […]
