The City of Lima is working with partners like WOCAP, the NAACP, and Daddy's at Work to turn lead removal into local jobs. Both renters and homeowners who live in a lead-positive home built before 1978 and have children six or younger may qualify for free removal with WOCAP's lead abatement program. Many older homes may have lead in the paint as well as in the pipes, which can become airborne and have negative health effects for the entire household. Work is already underway in two Lima homes, and more are encouraged to apply.