What are the potential Health Effects with ingesting Lead in water?
Potential health effects include kidney and nervous system damage. At low level of exposure, the health effects may include interference in red blood cell chemistry, delays in normal physical and mental development in babies and young children, slight deficits in the attention span, hearing, and learning abilities of children, and slight increases in blood pressure of adults. Young children, infants, and fetuses appear to be particularly vulnerable to lead poising. Should I continue to use my water if Lead is found above the MCL? The answer is no for drinking water consumption. However, in some cases reducing your exposure to lead from drinking water can be achieved by flushing the water from the plumbing pipes for 15-30 seconds or more (noticing a temperature change) before using the water. Also, do not boil water as a method of treatment because this will result in increased lead levels. What steps can I take to reduce Lead levels in my water? Short Term: purchase bottled water. Long
