About Lead in Drinking Water
The About Lead in Drinking Water website provides information on lead exposure from drinking water, its health risks, and steps to reduce exposure. It explains that lead pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures are the most common sources of lead in drinking water and offers prevention tips, including contacting local water authorities to check for lead service lines, testing water for lead, and using "point-of-use" certified water filters for drinking and cooking. The resource emphasizes that no safe blood lead level has been identified for children and that exposure can cause long-term health effects; it recommends blood lead testing for children who may have been exposed. The website also provides links to additional resources on lead exposure and drinking water.