Crunchy Dad » drinking water http://www.crunchydad.com Greenola for Parents Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:02:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Reduce Lead In Your Drinking Water http://www.crunchydad.com/2008/03/10/reduce-lead-in-your-drinking-water/ http://www.crunchydad.com/2008/03/10/reduce-lead-in-your-drinking-water/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:02:07 +0000 CrunchyDad http://www.crunchydad.com/2008/03/10/reduce-lead-in-your-drinking-water/ Is there lead in your drinking water?The EPA reports that lead from drinking water accounts for 10-20% of the total lead exposure in young children. According to the EPA,

“Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. You have the greatest risk, even with short term exposure, if you are a young child, or you are pregnant.”

Well, that get’s my attention. The main tips for reducing lead in your drinking water are:

  • Flush Your Pipes Before Drinking
  • Only Use Cold Water for Consumption
  • Have Your Water Tested

For more information about reducing lead in your drinking water, read the full details at the EPA’s website.

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