> Typically lead pipes develop a layer of deposits that pacify the metal, stop corrosion and prevent lead from leeching out. Was going to come here to say this

> Typically lead pipes develop a layer of deposits that pacify the metal, stop corrosion and prevent lead from leeching out. Was going to come here to say this. Saying that, old pipes do need to eventually be replaced. But I wouldn’t freak out if you have lead pipe running into your house, especially no new ones have been installed for many decades.