Lead Abatement

Lead accumulates in the body from exposure: in the blood stream for many months and in the bones for decades. Lead poisoning results from many weeks or years of exposure to lead. Lead poisoning affects the nervous system and has been known to damage the kidneys, digestive system, reproductive system and other organs. There is no level of lead exposure that has been established has safe. Even low levels of lead exposure can cause potential harm. Children under the age of six are of high concern because of their developing brains which can be easily damaged by lead poisoning.