Andrea Paulinelli's (andreac811) Blog

I found this information on http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/water/index.htm. WaterSense is a  partnership program sponsored by EPA, that seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practi...

BACKGROUND FACTS: Lead may cause a range of health effects including behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures, and even death. Lead can be found in paint, dust, and soil. Houses built before 1978 may contain paint with high levels of lead. People can get lead in their bodies by breath...

BACKGROUND FACTS: Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon gets in the air we breathe. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon.  Radon from soil is the main cause of radon problems in homes and buildings. Typically, ...

On February 26, 2008 Dekalb County approved the Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures Replacement Plan. Any home built prior to 1993 must have low flow toilets and plumbing fixtures installed before the homeowner can obtain water from the county. Effective June 1, 2008, sellers will be required to disclo...