GBCA Lead Remediation

Removing Lead Health Hazards From The Home

WHO WE SERVE

Income eligible residents of Bergen County and the cities of Paterson and Passaic, who live in one or two-family homes built prior to 1978
Residents whose property is confirmed to have the presence of lead-based paint hazards
Properties must be structurally sound and current on real estate taxes, water and sewer

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you qualify, one of our building analysts will call to schedule a preliminary lead test in your home. If your home tests positive for the presence of lead, a certified inspector will be dispatched to perform a thorough inspection to determine whether the home requires remediation or abatement based on the severity of lead levels in the home. If the home meets the requirements for abatement, families may be temporarily relocated with the assistance of GBCA.

Lead remediation is performed by sealing off the affected area from the rest of the home to allow for the removal and encapsulation of lead paint, and for the clean-up of any remaining dust particles in the home. Remediation work is usually completed within one to five days. Abatement work may take longer.

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Lead-Safe Home Remediation

OVERVIEW

Lead hazards in the home can cause serious health issues and are especially dangerous to children under the age of 6 causing developmental delays, behavioral problems, and even brain damage.

Lead dust can accumulate to unsafe levels. The most common way for lead to enter the body is through dust from deteriorating lead-based paint.

SERVICES

The Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program aims to eliminate these hazards by remediating the presence of lead paint from the homes of qualified families with a focus on those with children under the age of 6 and/or pregnant women.

HOW TO APPLY

Call our office at (973) 910-2500 and request an application or fill out and download an application here
Mail or bring in your completed application and proper documentation

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

A complete list of the documentation that is required is included in the application packet.

They include:

Social Security Cards for household residents
Proof of address
Social security cards for all in household
Current payroll stubs
Lease agreement for renters
Mortgage deed for homeowners
Water bill
Municipal Order to Abate, if one has been issued

LOCATIONS

GBCA Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program

99 Passaic Street

Garfield, NJ 07026

973-910-2500