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In addition to the remediation and abatement of lead in public housing projects, the state funds will also cover related expenses including architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting and administrative expenses directly related to the lead abatement activity. The funding will go toward providing housing authorities across the state with grants and loans. Loan terms will be determined as part of the application process. “Many people don't realize that housing units built before 1978 could contain potentially deadly lead paint and lead dust,” Governor Rell said. “This funding will improve conditions in the state’s public housing and help us to better protect Connecticut children.” Lead poisoning seriously impair a child's ability to learn, and -- in some rare cases -- it can be fatal. In 1978, lead-based paint was banned by the federal government for use on the interior and exterior of homes. Before then, the use of lead paint was prevalent in homes. Lead poisoning affects persons of all ages but most severely affects young children, under the age of six, whose primary source of exposure is deteriorated lead-based paint and lead dust in their home. Lead paint is usually found on kitchen and bathroom walls and wood surfaces, such as doors, windows, stairway banisters, trim moldings and exterior wood surfaces like porches. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: 7th Annual Better Living & Home Expo comes at Harbor Yard - Aug 1, 2008 - 12:14:10 PM Sen. Duff designates Norwalk resident to serve on new lending commission - Jul 30, 2008 - 9:57:06 AM Governor Rell writes to National Park Service urging historic status for Coltsville - Jul 21, 2008 - 3:16:38 PM A public meeting concerns a new Intermodal Transportation Center - Jul 16, 2008 - 8:48:08 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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