Lead Testing Services

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with three firms in Connecticut for violations of federal lead paint safety regulations. These measures are part of the EPA’s continued efforts to reduce lead exposure, particularly in housing built before 1978.

Lead-based paint poses serious health risks, especially to children. When disturbed during renovations, it can create toxic lead dust that is easily inhaled or ingested. The EPA routinely inspects renovation companies, landlords, property managers, and real estate firms to ensure compliance with its Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule.

The recent settlements include penalties totaling over $110,000 and require the firms to adhere to federal lead safety regulations moving forward.

“Companies performing renovations on homes built before 1978 must comply with the EPA’s RRP Rule to help prevent lead exposure,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “These settlements reinforce the importance of following established safety protocols and maintaining regulatory compliance.”

EMSL Analytical operates a laboratory in Connecticut and has numerous locations across North America, offering comprehensive environmental, material, and industrial hygiene testing services. The company provides testing for lead, asbestos, PCBs, and other hazardous substances, as well as a wide range of sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring equipment, and personal protective gear. These tools are essential for companies looking to protect employees and the public from environmental hazards, while also minimizing the risk of regulatory penalties.

For more information about EMSL’s testing services and environmental, health, and safety solutions, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access indoor environmental quality test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

 

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.