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WHERE IS LEAD FOUND?

Lead in Buildings – Lead is primarily found in the exterior and interior paint of buildings. Lead was added to paint for three main reasons: color enhancement, increased durability and as a drying agent. Lead-based paint is typically found in window systems, bathrooms, doorjambs, soffits, chair rails and doors. 

Lead in Water – Paint is not the only place you’ll find lead. Lead can also be found in drinking water, primarily through leaded solder, brass fittings/fixtures and primary service lines. If the building was constructed before 1978 and the original water piping is still present, it is recommended to have your water supply tested for concentrations of lead. 

Lead in Soil – The soil surrounding a building can also contain lead. Leaded gasoline (deposited prior to phase-down in use), factory emissions, weathering and chipping of lead-based paint on the exterior of the building, and dust/dirt carried over from a construction site can all contribute to lead concentrations in the soil. This can become a health issue if there are children playing around the building or if you plan on performing landscaping.
 

Lead Abatement Company

Proudly Serving Northern California & Central California including Sonoma County, Fresno County, Visalia, Modesto, the Bay Area and Surrounding Areas


Central Valley Environmental is able to facilitate a complete solution when dealing with all aspects of lead abatement issues from identification to remediation and resolution. 

In the past, lead was added to paint to retard deterioration, improve durability and enhance the quality. The disturbance of lead-containing coatings is regulated by the EPA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and many state plans. 

The presence of lead in coatings is also controlled by the Housing and Urban Development in target housing. The mere existence of lead in coatings is generally not a problem. The generation of lead dusts is created when surfaces containing lead are allowed to deteriorate, or be sanded, drilled or heated during the renovation of a structure. 

Once created, the dust can be inhaled when airborne or picked up and swallowed through contamination from dust-laden surfaces. Lead from paint, chips and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly, and can remain in the area long after the improper work is completed. 

Children can be at greater risk to lead exposure as their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. 

Lead Abatement Services 
  • Residential 
  • Commercial 
  • Industrial 
  • 24-Hour Emergency Response 
Central Valley Environmental is a leader in providing trained professionals to conduct testing, complete a hazard assessment and develop a plan for responding to the hazard if lead is discovered. We can help with this process and are available for FREE consultations. Contact us or call our Central Valley office at (559) 222-1122 or our Northern California office at (707) 584-1900 today.