This testing is a continuation of EPA's soil lead investigation which began in March 1999. This continued testing will identify new properties that may be eligible for clean up.
Testing takes about an hour to complete.
A total of about two cups of soil will be collected from various locations around each yard and tested for lead. EPA plans to test properties this summer and begin cleaning up eligible residential properties in the fall. All testing and clean up activities are done at no cost to the property owner. As of March 2001, approximately 1700 properties have been tested and 131 properties have been cleaned.