Lead pollution can have detrimental effects on ecosystems. Lead disposed of in soil where people live, work and grow crops may eventually enter the body leading to lead poisoning. This affects the central nervous system and causes mental issues in young children. Both adults and children suffer from nausea, and brain and kidney damage from high levels of lead poisoning which may result in death.
To reduce the impact of lead individuals who work in landfill areas should lake special measures such as wearing protective clothing. One can also avoid using products such as paints that may contain lead.