Lead abatement helps in the prevention of lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, which is a type of metal poisoning induced in the body by lead. Ingestion of contaminated air, water, dust, or food, as well as contact with contaminated consumer products, can all result in lead exposure. 1 Priority Coating & Bridge Painting is an expert provider of lead paint abatement service in the san-antonio area.