Lead in Paint: A Disturbing 45% False Negative Rate Claim for an L Shell XRF
Study from Columbia University scientists flags issues with L-Shell XRF and shows urgent need for EPA and HUD to modernize methodology to evaluate lead testing tools.
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Lead in Paint: 30-Year-Old Training Rules Undermine Success
EPA needs to modernize training and certification rules for certified inspectors, risk assessors, project designers, abatement supervisors and workers.
EPA’s FY2026 Commitments Under Federal Lead Action Plan
EPA plans greater focus on adaptive reuse, tribal needs, and soil cleanup.
Lead in Paint: Protecting Do-It-Yourselfers
It is essential that DIYers get the right information in a timely and effective manner.
Lead in Dust, Soil, and Paint: Trump Administration’s Alarming Rollbacks
The big concerns: White House floats funding cuts for lead programs; EPA weakens lead-soil rules; and HUD creates barriers to grant education access.
Good News from New Jersey for Trenton’s Historic Potteries Cleanup, Drinking Water
Federal and state efforts on lead are a promising sign.
Perovskite Test Kits Detect Lead at Lower Levels and Costs: Potential Game-Changer
We see tremendous, perhaps game-changing, potential from perovskite test kits as a screening tool in a wide range of personal and professional uses.
Collaborating with Community-based Organizations: Models from Lead-Free New Jersey
Hear from four leaders in New Jersey about the benefits and challenges of engaging CBOs and how to find and support them.
Lead in Water: CPSC Warns About High-Lead Faucets Available on Amazon
“Lead-free” is a misnomer for plumbing devices. Lead is still commonly found in brass and bronze, often because it is an intentional addition to make the alloy more machinable.
White House Proposes Potentially Backbreaking Cuts for Lead Programs
The priorities reflected in the early May budget proposal show a misunderstanding about federal lead programs.