Information About Lead in Drinking Water


Public Education

EPA and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agree that there is no known safe level of lead in a child's blood.  Lead is harmful to health, especially children.  Click to Continue Reading Public Education.

Lead in Drinking Water

The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures.  Certain pipes that carry drinking water from the water source to the home may contain lead.  Household plumbing fixtures, welding solder, and pipe fittings made prior to 1986 may also contain lead.  Click to Continue Reading Lead in Drinking Water.

Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Please read this information closely to see what you can do to reduce lead in your drinking water.  Click to Continue Reading Lead In Drinking Water.