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Biden Administration Enforces Strict Lead Dust Regulations to Protect Children

The EPA's new rule sets stringent lead dust limits in homes and childcare centers, improving public health and combating lead exposure risks.

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Updated: Oct 24th, 2024, 8:46 AM ET

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The Biden administration's new EPA rule establishes tough limits on lead dust in pre-1978 homes and childcare facilities, reducing allowable lead dust levels to nearly undetectable amounts. This initiative aims to protect children under 6 from lead exposure that can cause irreversible health issues. The rule will benefit up to 1.2 million people annually and is accompanied by significant federal funding to aid lead hazard removal. Experts call it a necessary step towards environmental justice, particularly in low-income and minority communities disproportionately affected by lead poisoning.

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