Lead-Based Paint: Updating Risk Assessments for Dust-Lead Under EPA’s 2024 Rule
Navigating and communicating the changes can be difficult. Here are some tips.
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Protecting Kids from Lead: 10 Reasons to be Thankful
There have been many wins in 2024, and we are excited to review them.
White House, EPA Turn Talk into Action: An Unprecedented October
EPA improved its Lead and Copper Rule and revamped its interior dust lead standards, turning years of talk about “no safe level of lead exposure” into policy and action.
Lead in Paint: HUD Seeks Comments on a New Grant Approach
Changing the way communities receive lead hazard reduction funds is significant, and this comment period could shape prevention efforts for years.
Lead in Water: American Water Maps 1.2 Million Service Lines in 11 States
This tool will help millions of customers, homeowners, and potential buyers and renters. However, it is one pixel in a much larger picture of lead in homes.
Using AI to Communicate Lead-Related Investigations—New and Old
Indy’s website takes lead hazard transparency to a new level by leveraging AI.
Lead in Paint: New York State’s Primary Prevention Path May Be Falling Short
New York State’s rental registry will have a great impact—after it is implemented.
Lead in Paint: RI’s New Rental Registry Gets Boost from Legislature
Our research shows low compliance with lead certificates, but the sate’s rental registry could help.
Engaging Landlords and Tenants in LSL Replacement
Momentum is building to replace the estimated 9 million lead service lines that still bring water to properties nationwide. To achieve the goal, we need to engage landlords and renters in the process.
Lead in Paint: Contractor Machine-Sands Lead-Based Paint without Protection
EPA’s lead-safe work practices should be the norm. Unfortunately, they are not.