Lead Testing Services

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced more than $4.4 million in Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grants to help communities address lead exposure risks in housing across the country.

HUD’s initiative is designed to strengthen local capacity to identify, control, and eliminate lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental and owner-occupied housing. These efforts are especially critical for protecting young children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable populations from the serious and irreversible health effects of lead exposure, including developmental and neurological damage.

“Lead remains a significant concern in many older homes and buildings, making accurate testing and proper hazard controls essential to public health protection,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “EMSL Analytical shares HUD’s commitment to safer housing and healthier communities and plays an important role in supporting lead hazard reduction efforts nationwide.”

EMSL Analytical supports lead hazard reduction efforts by providing a comprehensive range of testing services and safety solutions to help identify and manage lead hazards in residential, commercial, and public buildings, including:

• Professional Lead Testing Services: Accredited laboratory analysis for lead in paint, dust, soil, water, and building materials, with fast turnaround times and reliable results.
• Sampling Supplies: High-quality materials for collecting lead paint chips, dust wipes, soil, and water samples.
• Easy-to-Use Lead Test Kits: Screening tools for homeowners, schools, and childcare facilities to help identify potential lead concerns.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): A full selection of PPE to help protect workers and occupants during sampling and remediation activities.
• Technical Support and Guidance: Expert assistance with sampling strategies, regulatory considerations, and result interpretation.

 
As HUD and its partners expand lead hazard reduction programs, EMSL Analytical remains committed to providing the testing expertise, supplies, and safety products needed to help protect families and building occupants from lead exposure.

For more information about lead testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access 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.