Guzi-West Tests for Lead in Soils

Need help analyzing the presence of lead in soil in and around your home?

One major source of lead in soils is leaded paint. It’s estimated that lead paint was used on 75% of houses built before 1978, when it was banned. Chalking, leaching, flaking, weathering, scraping, and sandblasting of leaded paint result in lead deposits in the soil near the base of these houses, creating a "halo" of lead contamination. Although less widespread, airborne lead from industrial sources such as metal shops, burn dumps, or battery recyclers may have contaminated some nearby soil.

The State of California- Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) regulates and enforces hazardous waste laws in California. The State of California-Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) evaluated potential exposures to estimate lead concentrations in soil that would lead to an incremental increase in blood lead.

However, you could still run the risk of exposure! If you want the expert lead inspectors at Guzi-West to analyze the soil and lead potential risk at your home, give us a call today! We want to ensure you and your family stay safe. (888) 351-8189

Guzi-West Analyzes Lead Contamination in Soils

Did you recently buy an older home?

Did your home pass the inspection?

Are you worried about lead contamination in soil?

Serious human health risks, particularly for children under 6 years of age, are associated with lead poisoning. It’s estimated that between 5.9 and 11.7 million children nationwide are potentially exposed to lead in soil or dust. Low-level, chronic exposure to lead in contaminated residential soil can cause developmental and behavioral problems in children. They may suffer from reduced IQ and attention span, hyperactivity, impaired growth, learning disabilities, hearing loss, and insomnia. At high levels of exposure, lead attacks the brain and your central nervous system causing coma, convulsions and even death.  People may be exposed to lead either by inhalation of lead particles or by ingestion of lead contaminated dust, water, or food.

Contact Guzi-West Today to Help!

Guzi-West has staff of lead inspectors with experience evaluating sites for the presence of lead in soils; preparing site specific work plans; sampling and laboratory analysis; site health and safety plans; overseeing and monitoring the removal and appropriate disposal of lead contaminated soils. Call (888) 351-8189 today to speak to one of our experts!