Lead is a heavy metal that has been used for thousands of years in a variety of applications. It is a naturally occurring element that can be found in the Earth’s crust, and it has been used in everything from plumbing to ammunition. Lead has been used in paint, gasoline, and even cosmetics. It is also found in some food products, such as canned foods, and in some drinking water. Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems when ingested or inhaled. It can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive system, and can even be fatal in high doses. Lead poisoning can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems in children. It can also cause anemia, headaches, and fatigue in adults. Lead is still used in some industrial applications, such as in the production of batteries, but its use has been significantly reduced due to its toxic nature. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency has set strict regulations on the amount of lead allowed in products and the environment.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to protecting the health of all Californians by preventing and reducing lead poisoning. The CDPH is committed to protecting the health of all Californians by preventing and reducing lead poisoning, and providing education and resources to the public, health care providers, and local governments. The CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch requires a CDPH LRC-Certified Inspector to perform lead inspections, lead risk assessments, or lead clearance inspections, in residential or public buildings or if you plan to inspect for lead or to reduce or eliminate hazards from lead-based paint, lead-contaminated dust, or lead-contaminated soil on or in a public elementary school, pre-school or daycare center in California. Assembly Bill 2370 requires Licensed Child Care Centers operating buildings built before 2010 to test their drinking water for excessive lead levels by a CDPH LRC-Certified Inspector. 

If you own or perform repairs at a property built before 1978, you are required to test painted surfaces by a CDPH LRC-Certified Inspector. Triton Environmental conducts lead inspections and risk assessments with state of the art practices and equipment.