The most common source of lead exposure for children comes from paint in buildings built before 1978—the year the government banned the sale of lead-based paint. In schools, lead dust can come from disturbing lead paint during renovations, deteriorating lead paint, and lead-contaminated soil. We surveyed schools across the U.S. on how they deal with lead paint. Among other things,...

If you and your family live in an older home, your children might be at risk for lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is a serious condition that can irreversibly damage your child’s nervous system, brain and other organs. In addition to health problems, elevated levels of lead have been shown to cause learning disabilities and behavior problems that affect a child’s ability to pay...

By Sandra E. Garcia June 7, 2018 Chip and Joanna Gaines, the stars of the HGTV television show “Fixer Upper,” have settled with the United States Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that they violated rules for the safe handling of lead paint during home renovations. The Gaineses have agreed to pay the E.P.A. a civil fine of $40,000 and to inform...

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – It’s been four years since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, began to dominate national headlines. Officials in Flint discovered aging pipes were causing lead to leak into their water supply, potentially exposing more than 100,000 residents to high levels of lead. Dangerous levels of lead, however, are not exclusive to Flint. Pediatric health records reveal one in...