Ohio homes face hidden lead risks as two-thirds were built before 1978

Two-thirds of homes in Ohio were built before 1978, meaning a majority of housing in the state likely contains lead paint, according to data from Lead Free Ohio.

Many residents living in these older properties remain unaware of whether their living environment poses a health risk.

In Montgomery County, between 19 and 27 zip codes contain residential areas with homes likely to have lead paint…

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