The lead leaches into the water and gets into our bodies. Eventually you get lead poisoning and die.
It can cause problems by dissolving lead or other metals from the pipes it passes through.
The Roman had problems with lead poisoning because they made lead pipes for water supply.
The lead will leach into the water and give you lead poisoning.
Iron replaced lead in water pipes.
Lead poisoning. Answer courtesy of a slothbrain
I can't think you are talking drinking water pipes because anitfreeze is poisonous. Nor should you have lead pipes or lead solder in drinking water pipes. So either sleeve pipes or heating pipes then. Antifreeze has inhibitors designed to prevent corrosion.
Yes, lead pipes are dangerous because they can leach lead into drinking water, which can lead to serious health problems such as developmental delays, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues, especially in children. Lead exposure can also cause high blood pressure, kidney damage, and reproductive problems in adults. It is important to replace lead pipes and take steps to reduce lead exposure to protect human health.
Lead free solder for potable water pipes
Yes, lead water pipes can be dangerous for human health because lead can leach into the water supply, leading to potential lead poisoning which can have serious health effects, especially in children and pregnant women. It is important to test and replace lead pipes to ensure safe drinking water.
It can be... especially if it travels through lead pipes.
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Lead was used for water pipes because it is cheaper, more malleable, and more flexible, and can be welded together easily. But it should not be used for water pipes of any kind because of the risk of water contamination. Metals such as copper are more expensive but superior in performance, and modern PVC is much lighter and easier to use for drainage pipes, and for pipes not carrying great pressure.