Thursday, February 11, 2016
The lead contamination crisis in Flint, Mich., has brought to light possible occurrences in other areas of the country. Unsafe lead levels in tap water can be harmful, particularly to pregnant women and children. If faced with contaminated tap water, steps to reduce exposure should be taken as soon as possible. Per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):• Clean out faucet aerators by unscrewing the aerator at the tip of the faucet and removing any debris. Aerators are located at the tip of household faucets and have a screen to collect particles and sediment.
• Flush hot water tanks to remove sediments that may have been deposited into the tank.
• Clean whole-house water filtration systems by flushing the system and changing the cartridge.
• Have your water tested to be sure lead levels are below 150 parts per billion.
• Pregnant women and children under six should drink bottled water until they get results showing their water is below 150 parts per billion. After that point, they should only drink water that has been through an NSF-certified, lead removal filter.
Source: EPA
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