### Question
How does the law define lead-contaminated soil?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*, **lead-contaminated soil** is defined as:

> bare soil on residential real property that contains lead at or in excess of the levels determined to be hazardous to human health by the appropriate Federal agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4851b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63A-RESIDENTIAL LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION**

