Drinking Water Problems: Lead
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water. Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. (4 pages)
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