Is there anything I can do to protect myself from high levels of lead or copper dissolved from my own plumbing?
Yes, the most effective way to reduce exposure to lead and copper from a home’s plumbing is to always allow the water to run until the water is noticeably cooler than when the faucet was opened, typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes. This allows the amount of water sitting in the home’s water line to be flushed away before water is used for consumption. This flushing has been consistently shown through testing to be very effective in reducing lead and copper exposure. In addition, if you know or suspect that you have lead in your plumbing, never use water from your hot water faucet for cooking or to prepare infant formula.

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1. Where does lead and copper found in drinking water come from?
2. How does lead and copper from pipes get into my drinking water?
3. Why is lead and copper testing important?
4. Does my home contain lead and copper?
5. Is there anything I can do to protect myself from high levels of lead or copper dissolved from my own plumbing?
6. How is the water in Southlake tested for lead and copper?
7. How were the sample sites for Southlake testing selected?
8. How can I access the results of lead and copper testing in Southlake?
9. Can I have my home tested for lead and copper?
10. What have Southlake’s lead and copper test results indicated about our water?