New Educational Video Discusses Exposure Risks from Lead-Contaminated Soil

PHOENIX - June 21, 2026 - PRLog -- The IAQ Video Network, in association with Cochrane & Associates, LLC, has released Lead in Soil, a new educational video that explores a hidden environmental hazard affecting families in both urban and rural communities. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), lead is a naturally occurring element, but most lead found in soil today is the result of past and ongoing human activities.

"Some of the most common sources of lead in soil include the historical use of leaded gasoline, deteriorating lead-based paints, industrial operations, and contaminated sites such as smelters and waste areas," said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & Associates, LLC and the IAQ Video Network. "People can be exposed to lead by accidentally ingesting contaminated soil, breathing in dust particles, or tracking contaminated soil indoors on shoes, clothing, or pets."

The video explains potential exposure risks, discusses practical ways to reduce them, and highlights how soil testing can provide valuable information to help people make informed decisions. It was produced with support from organizations dedicated to public health and safety, including EMSL Analytical, LA Testing, Zimmetry Environmental, and others.

With more than 740 videos, over 15,000 subscribers, and 7.8 million views, the IAQ Video Network is a trusted source of environmental, health, and safety educational content.

Watch the new video: https://youtu.be/wA3_eQHm1aU



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About Cochrane & Associates, LLC & the IAQ Video Network

Cochrane & Associates is a business development, public relations, and marketing firm specializing in the environmental, industrial hygiene, infection control, HVAC, mold, remediation, and indoor air quality industries. The company operates the IAQ Video Network, which produces educational, association, and corporate video content focused on environmental, health, and safety issues.