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The EPA estimates lead pipes serviced 9.2 million homes with water in 2021. That's closer to 10% of the country. https://www.edf.org/health/lead-pipes-threat-
by frumper 3y ago
The EPA estimates lead pipes serviced 9.2 million homes with water in 2021. That's closer to 10% of the country.
https://www.edf.org/health/lead-pipes-threat-kids-across-america#:~:text=EPA%20estimates%20that%209%20million,damage%20and%20coronary%20heart%20disease https://www.edf.org/health/lead-pipes-threat-kids-across-ame....
- Workaccount2 3y agoLead pipes develop a mineral lining that prevents lead from getting in the water. It's when that lining cracks, dissolves, or breaks that it can lead to lead in the water. So while 10% have lead pipes, it does not mean 10% have lead in their water. It means 10% face a small risk of potentially getting lead in their water. So it is still worth addressing.
- frumper 3y ago100% true, it doesn't mean 10% have lead in their pipes. The question is much better phrased, are your lead pipes safe or not, and for how long? So if you're in that 10%, that seems like a pretty reasonable precaution to seek out alternative sources of drinking water.