Lead Water Pipes

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The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes faucets and fixtures In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main also known as lead services lines these pipes are typically

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How To How to Find Out If Your Home Has Lead Service Lines A step by step guide to help you check for lead pipes and the questions to ask of your local water utility October 23 2023 A

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In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main also known as lead services lines these pipes are typically the most significant source of lead in the water Replacing lead service lines reduces lead exposure by removing this source

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Lead can enter drinking water from a variety of plumbing materials The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures A service line is the pipe that connects the water main to

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Keith Mulvihill Tough yet malleable and easy to bend and work with lead became the chosen metal for water pipes long long ago a use in fact that dates back to the ancient Romans Today

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If you suspect that your home has lead pipes you can ask your water company to test the water at your kitchen tap If the water company investigates and finds lead pipes or another source of lead

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If you live in an older property your supply pipe the underground pipe that connects your home to the public water mains could be made of lead and there s a chance that there may be some lead pipes inside your home Below are some simple ways to check if you have lead pipes

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ZeroWater Knowledge Center Lead in Tap Water If you have lead in your tap water it could cause nerve damage reproductive problems and cancer Even if you don t have lead pipes in your home this heavy metal could still be present in your drinking water Read on to find out more about lead and how to avoid it

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Lead pipes A threat to kids across America White House makes replacing lead service lines a priority March 16 2016 Date updated February 1 2023 It s time to get the lead out Over 9 million homes and businesses across the United States get their water through lead pipes It s time to GetTheLeadOut