EPA also believes that the Lead Abatement Program may neglect to consider the presence of past and current industrial pollution.
Lead paint is an insignificant contaminant source when compared to the industrial contamination.
While addressing lead paint may be a good idea, it will not reduce your family's exposure to leaded dust from the smelting and EAF dust recycling operations. It will not reduce your family's exposure to cadmium and zinc at all. Exposure Routes and Toxic Effects of Lead Paint EPA developed this fact sheet to present interested citizens with information on lead paint, its dangers, and approved abatement methods. Families can be exposed to lead from paint by eating or inhaling lead-contaminated dust or soil. Families can ingest lead dust that settles on windowsills, floors, and furniture.