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What is considered to be an unacceptable level of lead in paint?

April 26, 2017lead level paint unacceptable

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What is considered to be an unacceptable level of lead in paint?

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Lead-based paint is defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as any paint that contains more than 0.5 percent lead by weight (or about 1 milligram per square centimeter of painted surface). This is the “action level” at which the EPA recommends removal of lead paint if it is deteriorating and chipping.