文档介绍：Testing Your Home For Lead In Paint, Dust, And SoilUnited StatesEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyOffice of Pollution Prevention and Toxics7404EPA 747-K-00-001July 2000About This PublicationThis publication is for anyone who is considering having a homeor residence tested for lead in paint, dust, or soil by a lead-basedpaint professional. It explains the technical aspects of lead testingwithout overwhelming the reader. Thus, commonly asked questionsare presented in logical order. The first section tells why you wouldtest for lead, the approaches for testing for lead, and what informa-tion you will get from each approach. The second section answersspecific questions about how paint, soil, and dust sampling are con-ducted by a lead-based paint professional in your home. Finally,the last section answers other questions about testing, includingquestions about home test kits and testing of water and :This publication addresses federal regulations and state may have its own lead program and different more information, contact the National Lead Information Center(NLIC) at 1-800-424-LEADor visit PrefaceSection 1: General Questions About Testing ApproachesWhy Should I Test My Home For Lead?............................................................................ 1Why Is Testing mended For Houses Built Before 1978? .......................................2What Kind Of Testing Do I Want?...................................................................................... 2Who Can Do Lead Testing For Me? .................................................................................. 4What Will The Testing Report Tell Me?.............................................................................. 5Do I Have To Do Anything After The Testing pleted? ............................................ 5May I Abate Lead-Based Paint Hazards In My Own Home? ........................................... 6Section 2: Specific Questions About