Exposure to lead can be deadly. In children, lead poisoning can cause a number of problems, including developmental delay, seizures and hearing loss. Exposure to adults can result in high blood pressure, muscle and joint pain and a host of other health issues. Paint in many houses and apartments contains lead. If you’re concerned your home is affected, the lead paint removal professionals from Ohana Environmental Construction in Honolulu, HI, is here to help.

Below, they share some of the most common sources of lead contamination:

• Lead Paint: Though lead was banned from paint in the United States in 1977, paint in older buildings remains a common source of lead exposure. The older a home is, the more likely it is to contain lead paint. Have older homes tested for lead and schedule lead paint removal if test results are positive.
• Water: Faucets, fixtures, solder, and pipes in homes built before 1986 are often made from lead. Unfortunately, no filtering or treatment process can remove lead from drinking water.
• Food & Drinks: During production, packaging and storage, it’s possible for certain foods and beverages to become contaminated with lead. Certain bright paints, imported canned goods and beverages stored in leaded or lead-glazed containers are common culprits.
• Nature: Locations such as abandoned mines, old lead smelters, hazardous waste sites and garages that dealt with car batteries or leaded gasoline can be contaminated with lead. Locals are at risk of inhaling lead-contaminated dust and from eating food grown in contaminated soil.

If you want more information about lead paint removal, turn to Ohana Environmental Construction in Honolulu. Your family’s health and safety are their top priority. Call (808) 836-6955 to schedule a free estimate or visit their website for more on their residential and commercial services, including asbestos removal and mold remediation.