Lead in Water
Lead may leach from lead solder in plumbing or service lines and brass/copper alloys used in some well pumps. In well water, the major contributor to this leaching is acidic water. Acidic water will corrode copper pipes, appliances, and plumbing fixtures and may leach lead if it is present in the plumbing. The solution for this is an Acid Neutralizer. Lead may also leach from public water service lines leading into your home; and from submersible well pumps on private well water. Brass faucets may also have lead alloys which may leach into the water. This generally occurs when water has sat overnight or for long periods. For this reason, it is wise to run water for one minute before drawing cooking or drinking water.
To reduce lead in drinking water, many water filter systems are available.
Please see your options under
Drinking Water Filtration.
Lead may leach from lead solder in plumbing or service lines and brass/copper alloys used in some well pumps. In well water, the major contributor to this leaching is acidic water. Acidic water will corrode copper pipes, appliances, and plumbing fixtures and may leach lead if it is present in the plumbing. The solution for this is an Acid Neutralizer. Lead may also leach from public water service lines leading into your home; and from submersible well pumps on private well water. Brass faucets may also have lead alloys which may leach into the water. This generally occurs when water has sat overnight or for long periods. For this reason, it is wise to run water for one minute before drawing cooking or drinking water.
To reduce lead in drinking water, many water filter systems are available.
Please see your options under
Drinking Water Filtration.
