Lead Hazard Evaluations

Lead hazard evaluations are conducted based on guidelines established by the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development and the CA Department of Public Health. A lead hazard means deteriorated lead-based paint, lead contaminated dust, lead contaminated soil, disturbing lead-based paint or presumed lead-based paint without containment, or any other nuisance which may result in persistent and quantifiable lead exposure. A lead hazard evaluation can be conducted to determine whether a lead hazard exists in and around the structure and if so, provide solutions on reducing and managing such hazards.

Lead hazard evaluation services include:

• Lead Paint Inspections
• Lead Risk Assessments
• Lead Clearance Inspections

Methods of Lead Sampling

• Paint Chip Sampling
• Dust Wipe Sampling
• Water Sampling
• Soil Sampling

Lead Testing of Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers

per AB 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018

• https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

Drinking water samples are now required for all Licensed Child Care Centers built before January 1, 2010. Samples must be collected by a Certified Water Sampler.

State of California – Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Social Services

Important Links to Lead Testing of Drinking Water in Licensed Child Care Centers

• https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2020/CCP/PIN_20-01-CCP.pdf
• https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-21-CCP.pdf
• https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2019/M-P/PUB515.pdf

Contact Me
Mike Bruffey
Certified Water Sampler
California Department of Public Health - Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor - LRC-00003723
(805) 235-0582
 bruffey@att.net