Lead Safe Ohio Protecting You and Your Family
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The state of Ohio is taking action to reduce lead exposure to its citizens, especially children with Lead Safe Ohio.
The New Program
With recent legislation, the State of Ohio has established the new Lead Safe Ohio program. The goal of Lead Safe Ohio is to promote the prevention of lead exposure and to promote the reduction of immediate lead hazards in residential properties, congregate care settings, and childcare facilities built before 1978. The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Development Office of Community Development.
Funding
Importantly, the Lead Safe Ohio program achieves its goals by providing funding through grants to all 88 Ohio counties to conduct lead investigations and assessments, lead abatement, and safe renovations. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and state funds through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF).
Local Agencies the Key to Success
Citizens who are interested can apply for funds through local agencies which have been awarded state grants. Guidelines have been established as to who qualifies for the funds. For example, residential assistance is prioritized to households at or below 80% of the area’s median income (AMI), however, households over 80% AMI may also qualify if certain conditions are met.
Turn-Key Environmental’s Lead Services
Turn-Key Environmental Consultants (TKEC) can help with your lead investigation and services. Turn-Key provides:
- Lead-based paint inspections which determine lead content on painted surfaces.
- Lead-based paint risk assessments. These assessments identify lead hazards and provides mitigation and or abatement approaches.
- Combined Lead-based paint risk assessment and inspection.
- Drinking water analysis for lead.
- Soil analysis for lead.
- Lead-based paint abatement oversight.
- Lead-based paint abatement air monitoring and clearance testing.
Servicing Montgomery, Franklin, Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Greene, Miami, Clark, Preble, Shelby, Champaign, Logan, Auglaize, Darke, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, and Union counties, our state certified professionals can assist you identify and ensure lead hazards are eliminated. Reach out to us today for a free consultation! 937-335-8807 or tkec@turn-keyenvironmental.com
