Replacing some old pipes can still result in lead-contaminated water
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 09:32
in Health & Medicine
Lead in drinking water is a decades-old problem and still poses serious public health risks today. In response, utilities are replacing segments of old lead pipes that are causing the contamination. Surprisingly, researchers report that although partial line replacements can decrease lead levels in tap water, concentrations spike right after line replacement and can remain elevated for months afterward.