Condition
Lead and tap water
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 8 April 20051 min read
Key points
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors drinking water and requires water suppliers to produce annual water quality reports.
- These reports, which include information about lead amounts, are available to consumers.
- For more information call EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Alternative names
Water contaminated with lead
Information
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors drinking water and requires water suppliers to produce annual water quality reports. These reports, which include information about lead amounts, are available to consumers. For more information call EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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