Cracking Down on Violators of Lead-Based Paint Laws
"Exposure to lead can seriously impact people’s health, leading to learning disabilities, hearing loss and violent behavior. Children six years old and younger are most at risk. To protect the public’s health, EPA is taking action against violators of lead-based paint laws. The cases included in this enforcement alert involve licensed inspectors and building managers who failed to meet their responsibilities under lead-based paint regulations, putting children and residents
at risk..."

Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil
"Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.

Most Common Sources of Lead Poisoning:
Deteriorating lead-based paint
Lead contaminated dust
Lead contaminated residential soil..."

EPA: New requirements to protect children from lead-based paint hazards
" To further protect children from exposure to lead-based paint, EPA is issuing new rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities or schools built before 1978. Under the new rules, workers must follow lead-safe work practice standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead during renovation and repair activities. "