What is lead?
Lead is a type of heavy metal. (1)
Lead is a type of water contaminant. (2)
Lead is a type of toxic metal. (2)
Lead enters water primarily through plumbing pipes and structures. (2)
Areas with water of a higher natural acidity are at a greater risk of pipe corrosion, causing lead pollutants. (2)
Lead and Humans
Lead is toxic to ingest for humans, especially for children. (2)
Lead is not dangerous to the skin, so it is fine to bathe or shower in lead-contaminated water. 92)
It is no longer legal to use lead pipe in modern plumbing systems, but many old cities retain their old networks. (2) As a result, lead contamination may still be experienced in the water.
Lead water contamination was the main cause of the infamous Flint water crisis in 2014. (2)
Resources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid
2. https://waterdefense.org/water/contaminants/most-common-contaminants/
