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Regional planning commission outlines $1.2 million lead-paint remediation program for southeast Iowa
Summary
Southeast Regional Planning staff described a federally funded $1.2 million program to remediate lead-based paint hazards in 29 homes across Des Moines, Lee, Louisa and Henry counties, offering inspections, contractor training, blood testing for children, repairs or removal, and relocation assistance during work.
Jack Swarm of the planning commission presented a federal grant program to address lead-based paint hazards in southeast Iowa, saying the program has $1.2 million to remediate hazards in 29 homes across four counties.
Swarm explained services covered by the grant: lead-hazard inspections, contractor training and certification, contractor-paid remediation or repair of hazardous paint, blood testing for children, and temporary relocation if needed during work. He stressed that the program is available to homeowners and renters in Des Moines, Lee, Louisa and Henry counties if a child under five lives in or regularly visits the home; landlords may participate on behalf of tenants who meet income and program criteria.
Swarm described the federal definition of lead-based paint and urged outreach, offering English and Spanish flyers for distribution. He emphasized simple household measures to reduce risk (cleaning dust and handwashing) and said the program can fund testing and cleanup and will provide technical assistance for hiring certified contractors.
The board thanked Swarm for the presentation and accepted printed flyers for community distribution. No formal action was required at the meeting.
