At high concentrations, lead is a potentially toxic element to humans and most other forms of life. For this reason, there is a need to be concerned about elevated lead levels in the home garden soil where houses were build in the seventies were painted with a mterial that contained lead. Lead can be absorbed by the plants and into the fruits causing harm to the healthy brain development for the children among other health hazards.
At high concentrations, lead is a potentially toxic element to humans and most other forms of life. For this reason, there is a need to be concerned about elevated lead levels in the home garden soil where houses were build in the seventies were painted with a mterial that contained lead. Lead can be absorbed by the plants and into the fruits causing harm to the healthy brain development for the children among other health hazards.
