Indianapolis Lead Testing Services

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with a construction company in South Bend, Indiana, over alleged violations of federal lead paint renovation rules. According to EPA, beginning in 2018, the company conducted renovation work at 17 residential properties built before 1978 without following the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. As part of the settlement, the company agreed to pay a $10,000 penalty. The firm has since obtained RRP certification and confirmed compliance with federal regulations.

 

The RRP Rule was established to reduce the risk of lead exposure during renovation, repair, and painting activities in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. It requires contractors to be EPA-certified, properly trained, and to use lead-safe work practices to prevent the spread of hazardous dust.

Lead dust remains one of the most common sources of elevated blood lead levels in children. Young children are especially vulnerable, with exposure linked to irreversible developmental, neurological, and health effects. Renovation activities such as window replacement, demolition, scraping, and repainting can generate dangerous levels of lead dust if proper precautions are not taken.

 

“Settlements like this underscore the importance of compliance and the serious risks lead-based paint poses to workers, families, and building occupants,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The good news is that identifying lead hazards is fast, accessible, and cost-effective. EMSL Analytical operates a lead testing laboratory in Indianapolis, along with dozens of additional facilities across North America, offering testing for lead, asbestos, PCBs, and other regulated substances. We also provide sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring equipment, and protective gear to support both public safety and regulatory compliance.”

 

For more information about EMSL’s lead and environmental testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access lead and other test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

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.