ELLIOTT EXPLAINS HOW IT ALL WORKS. THE NEW LEAD SAFE HOUSING REGISTRY FOCUSES ON HOMES BUILT BEFORE THE 1978 FEDERAL BAN OF LEAD BASED PAINT. IT REQUIRES LANDLORDS TO CONDUCT A LEAD HAZARD RISK ...

Lead-based paint is often identified when a child is found to have high levels of lead in their blood. In these instances, the EPA requires that the hazard be cleaned up and the area tested to ensure ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The home Jade Shirey bought over a decade ago was a bargain and exactly what she needed for her growing family. But she knew it needed some touch-ups, and after a few years, she ...

Rusmir Kahrimanovic spends a lot of time driving through city of Erie neighborhoods. When he does, Kahrimanovic constantly sees signs of the daunting public health challenge he’s been working for more ...

The city of Paterson has been awarded a $7.1 million grant to remove lead-based paint hazards in 120 homes with a focus on units housing children age 6 and younger. The grant is from the U.S.

Monroe leaders trained at the Public Safety Center to spot lead hazards in older homes. City officials and Head Start staff ...