Lead Based Paint Services Increasing fears over the potential hazards of lead-based paint have changed the way homeowners maintain their residences. It is known that lead poisoning is a serious problem, and that it is being addressed by many current federal regulations. But, the fact is that although the existing rules have reduced lead poisoning substantially, it is still an enormous problem. Nine percent of children between the ages of one and five (1.7 million children) have blood lead levels above the Centers for Disease Control's Level of Concern. Although historic regulations have helped eliminate lead from new paint, gasoline, the food and water supply, and the workplace, an estimated 64 million homes have lead-based paint. Inspections and Hazard Assessments HazCorp Environmental Services, Inc. provides lead based paint inspections and hazard assessments for homeowners. Lead based paint inspections seek to identify lead based paint present in a home. In contrast lead based paint hazard assessments seek to identify potential hazards posed by known (or assumed) lead based paint in a residence. Both tools can effectively identify issues of concern for homeowners. Whatever your lead-based paint needs, HazCorp Environmental Services, Inc. has qualified lead paint inspectors and risk assessors available to help with your concerns. HazCorp can aid in identifying potential sources of lead with sampling schemes priced to fit your budget. For more information on residential issues regarding lead based paint or to order a copy of the EPA pamphlet, Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, call (800) 424-LEAD (5323).