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I have been thinking about this for a while now when it passes through all those old pipes especially the lead ones

 

http://martinwhitaker.co.uk/the-truth-about-drinking-tap-water/

 

What do you think I mean it's never harmed me and Ive never known it harming anyone but just the thought of it going through old pipes ...

 

If the pipes worry you then ask where it was before the pipes.

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The solubility of lead in water is very low, so as long as the water hasn't been stood in the pipe for a long time it's perfectly safe.

 

It generally used to be said that if you had a lead supply pipe then you would run the water for a few minutes in the morning. Or flush the lavatory a couple of times to clear it out. If you do still have a lead supply pipe tell the water company they have to replace it FOC if memory serves.

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