The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.
Lead and zinc are a given, if the rubble contains anything that was painted before the 1970’s. Government contractors used lots of leaded paint, white paint esp.
Lead and zinc are a given, if the rubble contains anything that was painted before the 1970’s. Government contractors used lots of leaded paint, white paint esp.
Roof flashings could be made of lead as well.
Oh, most definitely for a building of that age.