Lead in Drinking Water (video)
No level of lead is safe in drinking water. Lead accumulates in the body over time, causing long-lasting effects, particularly for children and pregnant women.
We recently reviewed the issue of elevated lead in drinking water. Our new video explains how lead can enter drinking water, some of the risks it poses, and what you can do to reduce those risks.
And our related infographic delves a bit deeper into the issue, and how the government could better oversee the rule meant to address it.
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