Lead pipes are less of an issue that it would seem, as the pipes quickly develop a layer of calcium salts on the inside, preventing the water from actually coming into contact with the lead.
By all means, they need replaced. But they’re nowhere near the contributor that leaded gasoline was. That stuff probably fucked up 6 distinct generations. If you lived in a city, you were inhaling lead constantly.
While lead pipes were banned in 1986, millions of lead service lines remain in service across the US to this day…
Lead pipes are less of an issue that it would seem, as the pipes quickly develop a layer of calcium salts on the inside, preventing the water from actually coming into contact with the lead.
By all means, they need replaced. But they’re nowhere near the contributor that leaded gasoline was. That stuff probably fucked up 6 distinct generations. If you lived in a city, you were inhaling lead constantly.
Lead gasoline for cars is gone. Lead pipes are still around.
You’re concerned about the big problem that we already solved? Bro, you need to re-prioritize.
Get out of here with your fact-based science, it sounds like you did your own research. We don’t like that. Please comply.
Agreed, fake news. Trump didn’t say this so it isn’t true. Lead never hurt no one. (Ever noticed MAGA’s double negative usage?)
That’s right, water never leaves scale deposits in pipes. Only in hot water tanks and faucets. In between, magic.
Also faucets and fittings are still made with a brass alloy containing lead
Wait, what? In what country(ies)?
I know the US is one that has 100LL
Edit: Misunderstood context, disregard