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It used to come from the lead pipes through which it traveled to the tap (most victorian lead pipework is now replaced), but it may also come from the source rocks from which the water (groundwater) is extracted. Also when cars used "leaded" petrol, it came from the fumes produced by traffic.
What else can I help you with?
Does a water filter effectively remove lead from drinking water?
Yes, a water filter can effectively remove lead from drinking water.
How can we ensure the safety of our drinking water by removing lead contamination?
To ensure the safety of drinking water and remove lead contamination, it is important to regularly test water sources for lead levels, replace lead pipes and fixtures, use water filters certified to remove lead, and educate the public on the risks of lead exposure in drinking water.
Where does most of your drinking water come from?
most of the drinking water come from the rain and puts it in the ground and that's where your drinking water come from
Is lead in drinking water?
It can be... especially if it travels through lead pipes.
Where do safe drinking water come from?
Safe drinking water usually comes from the lakes or
Where does Denver's drinking water come from?
Our drinking water here in Denver comes from waterfalls.
Does drinking cold water after a meal lead to cancer?
No, it does not.
Where does Muscatine's drinking water come from?
power and water
Can drinking cold water lead to having a brain aneurysm?
No.
Does lead dissolve in water?
Yes.
Can someone come up with a good title for a science fair project relating to how safe is your drinking water?
"As dangerous as tobacco smoke?" (There are traces of benzene, arsenic, cadmium, lead, formaldehyde, chlorine, polonium and a lot more chemicals in drinking water.)
Why are lead pipes are not safe for drinking water?
Because lead is hugely toxic, and can leach into the water, thereby poisoning whoever drinks it.
