Huntington, NY Building Safety: Lead Paint (2026)

Lead is a toxic metal that is harmful if inhaled or swallowed and can pose serious health risks. This is particularly important for young children, as well as pregnant women. Although most children in the U.S. have low levels of lead in their blood, some situations can increase their exposure and their blood lead levels. In 2025, the Trump EPA reestablished a committee of senior leaderships across the agency's program offices and ten regions to drive success in reducing children's exposure to lead. This renewed agency-wide focus is centered around strengthening cooperative federalism, streamlining actionable risk communications, and unleashing private sector innovation to protect human health and the environment. Learn how EPA is taking action to protect your family and communities across the nation from lead. Search the lead website Learn About Lead Lead can be found in all parts of our natural and built environment – in air, soil, water, food, and within older buildings. Learn information about lead, potential sources of exposure and how to reduce risk. Learn the basics Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Under the RRP Rule, firms that perform RRP projects that disturb lead-based paint in housing or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must be trained and certified in lead-safe work practices. Learn about RRP Lead-Based Paint Activities Program Lead-based paint activities identify and address lead-based paint hazards in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, and include inspections, risk assessments and abatement projects.