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A highly toxic heavy metal, lead was once widely used in the manufacturing of paints before 1978. This has led to this dangerous metal to be very pervasive in the environment and is STILL a danger in and around any residential or commercial property that was constructed before 1978.
Most common sources of lead exposure:
Lead-based paint in any residential or commercial property poses serious health risks to anyone who lives or works in them, and being exposed to lead paint can even lead to death. Due to these risks HUD, USEPA, and OSHA have enacted very strict requirements that need to be adhered to in order to keep the lead removal technicians and anyone living or working there, safe once the lead has been removed and cleaned up.
Excessive exposure to lead is termed as “lead poisoning” or “lead intoxication”. This happens when air, water, dust, food, or consumer products that have been contaminated by lead are ingested, inhaled, or somehow make their way into the body. The demographic that is at a higher risk of being poisoned by lead is children, which is due to their habit of putting everything in their mouth. Depending on age, the acute and chronic symptoms vary.
Because of the danger that comes with lead-based paints, it’s best to hire a professional company that has trained and certified lead removal technicians. Xtreme Environmental Services has successfully completed hundreds of lead removal and cleanup projects that range from small residential homes to large commercial properties.
Our team of lead removal experts will arrive at your home or business completely equipped with the latest in lead-based paint removal equipment including:
Once all the lead has been safely removed, we will provide you with complete documentation regarding the lead removal, air sampling, proper disposal of lead-based materials, and all applicable permits. This thoroughness allows us to give our customers the peace of mind that the danger of the lead has been removed and their home or business is safe to be in again.