You can obtain a copy of your report by contacting your water supplier. A Consumer Confidence Report that includes testing results is sent annually to water users. If you are on a municipal water system, your water is tested for lead and other potential contaminants. Testing your water for lead is the only way to know if it is there. If you suspect that your home's plumbing or faucets could contain lead or lead-based solder, you should have your water tested. You cannot see, smell, or taste lead in drinking water. How do I know if there is lead in my water supply? Lifetime exposure to high levels of lead can potentially cause stroke or kidney disease. In adults, lead exposure can cause serious damage to the brain, nervous system, kidneys, and red blood cells. Lead exposure can cause learning disabilities and problems with hearing, speech, and behavior in children. Lead exposure can cause premature birth, reduce birth weight, and delay physical, mental, and nervous system development in babies and young children. What are health concerns from lead exposure?Ĭhildren and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the effects from lead exposure. The amount of lead in water depends on the type and amount of minerals in the water, how long the water stays in the pipes, amount of wear in the pipes and faucets, water's acidity, and its temperature. Homes built before 1986 are at a higher risk to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder however, newer homes can also be at risk, due partly to lead in faucets manufactured prior to 2014. Lead can enter drinking water through corrosion of plumbing materials, especially when the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures. How does lead get into my drinking water? Lead can be found in all parts of our environment - air, soil, water, and even inside our homes.įederal and state regulatory standards have helped to reduce the amount of lead in air, drinking water, soil, consumer products, food, and occupational settings. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in the earth's crust. Lead and Drinking Water From Private Wells Business Healthcare & Community Partner Planning.Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS).Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
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