As a general rule, the older the home, the greater the risk of lead paint. Occupants' poverty level and the house's disrepair are also strong predictors of a lead hazard. Some remodeling activities can produce heavy contamination if lead paint is involved. As of June 1999, contractors must provide occupants with a pamphlet on lead poisoning hazards if the work will disturb more than two square feet of paint in pre-1978 housing. We will talk more about lead paint and remodeling in the next overhead.
Water is another potential source of lead.
Contaminated water usually occurs from lead in solder, fixtures, and piping in the home. Naturally soft water is more likely to leach lead from the home's plumbing than hard water. In 1996, federal regulations were instituted requiring property sellers and landlords to disclose known lead hazards in housing built before 1978. Remodelers should be cautioned to keep accurate records of lead testing or remediation. It can harm systems throughout the body in both adults and children.