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How does lead poisoning get into the water and what countries and cities are at greater risk?
Lead gets into the water system though old pipes. Older pipes were made of lead. Cities have been replacing them slowly. Older, larger cities such as New York are most at greatest risk because of the large amount of pipes to replace.
What 4 letter mineral can soft water leach from pipes in old buildings?
The mineral is lead.
What metal is old and used for plumbing pipes?
galvanized water lines, cast iron drain lines, sometimes lead pipes, terracotta or clay pipes, and in rare cases wooden pipes.
How did lead get into the water in flint Michigan?
the pipes were old, rotten and corroded and should have been replaced years ago!
Is lead in tap water?
In most modern American federal water, lead is not in water in significant quantities, especially once it exits the treatment plant. If you have old plumbing in your home, lead solder present in these pipes can leech into the water, especially if it's not run regularly. A simple test available at most hardware stores can help you determine the lead-status of your water.
Is lead is water?
In most modern American federal water, lead is not in water in significant quantities, especially once it exits the treatment plant. If you have old Plumbing in your home, lead solder present in these pipes can leech into the water, especially if it's not run regularly. A simple test available at most hardware stores can help you determine the lead-status of your water.
How many sources of heavy metal poisoning are there?
old paint, leaded gasoline, old pipes mercury: contaminated fish, industrial and agricultural wastes cadmium: industrial waste, insecticides, old galvanized pipes arsenic: insecticides and industrial processes
What chemical is in old plumbing pipes and fixtures and some ceramic glazes?
Lead
What are the causes lead poisoning?
Lead poisoning is having high levels of Lead, a metal in your blood. it can cause many neurological problems, cardiovascular effects and many more. Basically there are lots of causes of lead poisoning the most common listed below. * Lead Paint from before around1979 (some what common) * Toys and or furniture painted before 1976 (possible) * painted toys and decorations made outside of the US (common) * Lead bullets,fishing sinkers, curtain weights (not so common) * old plumbing, pipes and faucets causes contaminated Water (very common) * soil contaminated mostly near houses and highways (common) * Hobbies involving soldering, stained glass, jewelry making, pottery glazing, and miniature lead figures (can be common) * childrens paint sets and art supplies. (very common) Hope this sorta helps
How were old caste iron pipes connected?
I believe they used horse hair and or lead wool.
How it lead get its name?
From the greek word "protos"AnswerMiddle English led, from Old English lēad, probably of Celtic originsource: http://www.answers.com/topic/lead-10Other terms relating to the metal lead include plumber, which comes from plumbum which is the Latin for lead, as the Romans used lead for water and waste pipes.
How did lead get its name?
From the greek word "protos"AnswerMiddle English led, from Old English lēad, probably of Celtic originsource: http://www.answers.com/topic/lead-10Other terms relating to the metal lead include plumber, which comes from plumbum which is the Latin for lead, as the Romans used lead for water and waste pipes.
