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Lead Pipes: How to Tell If Your Pipes Are Lead and What to Do
How to tell if your pipes are lead with EPA’s scratch and magnet test, which homes are likely…
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How to Test Water for Lead: Utility, Lab and Home Kits
How to test water for lead: ask your utility, first-draw vs flushed samples, certified labs vs home kits,…
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Lead-Safe Renovation: The EPA RRP Rule and RRP Certification Explained
The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule explained: who needs RRP certification, the 6 and 20 sq ft…
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Is Lead Paint Dangerous? When It Becomes a Hazard and What to Do
When lead paint is dangerous and when it is not: deteriorating paint, friction and impact surfaces, renovation dust,…
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Lead Paint Disclosure: What Sellers and Landlords Must Tell You
The federal lead paint disclosure rule for pre-1978 homes: what sellers and landlords must give you, the 10-day…