Lead found in different sources such as lead-based paint, gasoline, and solder may enter the body through air, food, water, dust, and soil. Lead entering your body can pose a very serious health hazard, especially to young children.

Throughout the 1940's and 1950's lead-based paint was in widespread use. It continued to be used in lower concentrations until the mid-1970's. The manufacture of paint containing high concentrations of lead for interior and exterior residential surfaces, toys, and furniture was banned in 1978 by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Lead-based paint, however, is still available for industrial, military and marine use and occasionally ends up being used in homes.

Because of the health effects, lead abatement continues to be more and more stringently regulated every day.

ERS utilizes both chemical and mechanical abatement of lead paint from commercial and industrial facilities. Our staff retains the required training to safely and effectively abate lead hazards.