San Diego opened applications for low- or no-cost lead-paint hazard abatement services for eligible homeowners.
Deteriorating lead-based paint and contaminated dust can harm children in older homes. Effective abatement requires trained assessment and work practices that prevent the cleanup itself from spreading exposure.
The program connected housing repair with preventive health. Outreach would be crucial because the households at greatest risk may be least able to identify or pay for specialized remediation.