Environmental Testing in Wisconsin
Mold, Asbestos & Lead Test Kits

Milwaukee has been repeatedly identified as one of the highest-risk cities in the United States for childhood lead poisoning. The city's extensive stock of older housing — much of it pre-1940 — combined with a history of housing neglect in some neighborhoods creates pervasive lead paint hazards. Wisconsin has aggressive lead paint laws, but enforcement in owner-occupied housing is limited.

Wisconsin's manufacturing and industrial history — paper mills, foundries, and heavy industry — created widespread asbestos use in commercial and residential construction through the 1970s. Pre-1980 homes throughout the state may contain asbestos in floor tiles, insulation, roofing, and pipe wrapping.

Great Lakes humidity drives significant mold risk in Wisconsin, particularly in basements and crawl spaces. Homes with older drainage systems and inadequate waterproofing are particularly vulnerable to mold growth during wet seasons.