Health Concern

Lead in Drinking Water

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can cause serious health problems, especially in children and pregnant women.

15 ppb

EPA Action Level

Chemical Formula

10-20%

FL Homes Affected

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

Stomach pain and nausea
Headaches
Fatigue
Muscle weakness

Long-term Effects

Developmental delays in children
Learning difficulties
High blood pressure
Kidney damage
Reproductive problems

Common Sources

Old plumbing systems and fixtures

Lead service lines

Brass faucets and fittings

Solder used in copper pipes

Industrial contamination

Detection & Testing

EPA-certified laboratory testing

Home test kits (preliminary)

Professional water analysis

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Removal & Treatment Methods

Reverse Osmosis

Effectiveness 95%

Highly effective at removing lead and other heavy metals

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Activated Carbon

Effectiveness 85%

Good for lead removal when certified for heavy metals

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Distillation

Effectiveness 99%

Extremely effective but energy-intensive

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Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

EPA Lead and Copper Rule requires testing and treatment if action level is exceeded

Action Level: 15 ppb

Prevalence in FL: 10-20% of homes

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Protect your family from lead exposure with proper filtration.

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Related Contaminants

Copper

Often found alongside lead in plumbing systems

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Chlorine

Can increase lead leaching from pipes

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Iron

Another metal that can leach from pipes

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Lead in Drinking Water

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

Long-term Effects

Common Sources

Detection & Testing

EPA-certified laboratory testing

Home test kits (preliminary)

Professional water analysis

Removal & Treatment Methods

Reverse Osmosis

Activated Carbon

Distillation

Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

Take Action

Related Contaminants

Copper

Chlorine

Iron