Lead testing
Lead testing

Lead and tap water

Alternative Names:
Water contaminated with lead

Information:
Question:
How can you find out if there is lead in your tap water?

Answer:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors our drinking water and now requires water suppliers to produce annual water quality reports. Those reports are available to consumers. For more information call EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).


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