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Health Effects of Lead in Drinking Water
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Health Effects of Lead in Drinking Water

Some homes in the U.S. (especially those built before 1986) still contain lead service pipes, and lead can end up in drinking water when the lead pipes corrode. A person can have short-term effects from very high levels (lead poisoning), or display symptoms of long-term lead exposure at lower levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]

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