Lead

It took quite some time for society to discover the dangers of lead contamination. Most homes built before the 1920s have lead pipes, and lead piping was also used underneath city streets to connect homes with public water centers. After this time, some builders continued to use lead piping in new construction, but national plumbing safety codes were finally updated in 1986 to ban them. 

Although it has been roughly a century since we found out about the dangers of lead contamination, it can still be a problem today. Water lines containing lead remain in the public infrastructure, and corrosion into your home’s water supply could pose issues. 

Lead is toxic, slows development in children, and attacks the immune system. Other health risks include the following:

• Loss of appetite
• Insomnia
• Hearing loss
• Neurological damage
• Organ failure

Lead can cause your water to taste metallic, although it can still be present without that taste. In order to be sure, have your water tested by a professional such as Mel's Water/CIMS Water Solutions. If we discover lead in your water, we can help you find the right filter to rectify the problem.