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Reducing Lead Hazards, continued <br />If your home has had lead abatement work done or if the housing is <br />receiving federal assistance, once the work is completed, dust cleanup <br />activities must be conducted until clearance testing indicates that lead <br />dust levels are below the following levels: <br />• 10 micrograms per square foot (μg/ft2) for floors, including carpeted <br />floors <br />• 100 μg/ft2 for interior windows sills <br />• 400 μg/ft2 for window troughs <br />Abatements are designed to permanently eliminate lead-based <br />paint hazards. However, lead dust can be reintroduced into an <br />abated area. <br />• Use a HEPA vacuum on all furniture and other items returned to the <br />area, to reduce the potential for reintroducing lead dust. <br />• Regularly clean floors, window sills, troughs, and other hard surfaces <br />with a damp cloth or sponge and a general all-purpose cleaner. <br />Please see page 9 for more information on steps you can take to <br />protect your home after the abatement. For help in locating certified <br />lead abatement professionals in your area, call your state or local <br />agency (see pages 15 and 16), epa.gov/lead, or call 1-800-424-LEAD. <br />11 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: F2ACDD3E-B704-4133-806D-A96A438DB7CF