Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.

OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Work to replace lead paint on the outside of an Oshkosh home Thursday is part of a larger initiative by Winnebago County to stop lead exposure. “Lead paint, in good condition, isn’t ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — According to the CDC, homes built before 1978 could have lead paint in them. Lead paint can pose a myriad of health risks, including damage to the brain, kidneys, nerves, ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The home Jade Shirey bought over a decade ago was a bargain and exactly what she needed for her growing family. But she knew it needed some touch-ups, and after a few years, she ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Dubuque has received a nearly $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department to help homeowners remedy safety risks, including toxic lead ...

WE VISITED LOCAL RESTAURANTS. LEAD INSIDE MILWAUKEE AREA HOMES IS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE, IMPACTING MORE THAN JUST THE PIPES. THE CITY’S HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS MAKING A NEW PUSH TO REMOVE THE HARMFUL ...