Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Federal funding announced by New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as NY-26 Congressman Tim Kennedy, will help remove dangerous lead paint from more ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — According to the CDC, homes built before 1978 could have lead paint in them. Lead paint can pose a myriad of health risks, including damage to the brain, kidneys, nerves, ...

As Norwich has worked on removing sources of lead in its housing stock, millions in federal funding will help continue that work. Norwich will receive $3.1 million from the U.S. Housing and Urban ...

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Chair Janice Hahn and Supervisor Kathryn Barger to use a recent $134 million settlement to remove lead paint ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced $22,467,061 in federal funding for four cities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint ...

Homes built before 1978 may be painted with lead paint. When sanding or removing chipped or peeling lead paint, take the following precautions to avoid inhaling the particles, which can be extremely ...

WE VISITED LOCAL RESTAURANTS. LEAD INSIDE MILWAUKEE AREA HOMES IS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE, IMPACTING MORE THAN JUST THE PIPES. THE CITY’S HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS MAKING A NEW PUSH TO REMOVE THE HARMFUL ...