But you didn't live in a dwelling that was plumbed with garden hose. Also I suspect that the use of recycled materials was less prevalent back then. Finally, to

But you didn't live in a dwelling that was plumbed with garden hose. Also I suspect that the use of recycled materials was less prevalent back then. Finally, toxin exposure isn't a binary thing. Hypothetically, if the hose somehow destroyed 1% of your kidney or liver function, it would still be harmful whether you perceived an effect or not.