What does abatement specifically aim to achieve?

Abatement specifically aims to achieve the permanent elimination of lead hazards from a property. This process involves thorough removal or containment of lead-based materials to ensure that they pose no future risk to occupants, particularly children who are most vulnerable to lead exposure.

Abatement methods include safely removing lead paint, encapsulating lead paint with protective coatings, or replacing lead-contaminated building materials. The goal is not only to reduce or manage the lead hazard temporarily but to eliminate it completely to protect health and ensure safety within the living environment. This comprehensive approach distinguishes abatement from other methods, such as interim controls, which may focus on managing existing hazards without achieving complete eradication.