| Lead: If
present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,
especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking
water is primarily from materials and components associated with service
lines and home plumbing.
The WTMUA is
responsible for providing high quality drink9ng water, but cannot
control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When
your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the
potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2
minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are
concerned about lead in your water, you may whish to have your water
tested.
Information on lead in
drinking water is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. |
