Medical Encyclopedia: Lead and tap water (Print Version)

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Medical Encyclopedia: Lead and tap water

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Alternative names

Water contaminated with lead

Information

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors drinking water and requires water suppliers to produce annual water quality reports. These reports, which include information about lead amounts, are available to consumers. For more information call EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Update Date: 10/31/2006

Updated by: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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