What can I do if I am concerned about the possibility of lead in my tap water?

If no water has been drawn for six or more hours, then turning on the tap and letting it run for 45 seconds or more would flush out all the water that has been sitting in the pipe. It is when water has had a long contact time with the pipe, sittings or fixtures containing lead that there is a danger of lead leaching ino the water..So water used for drinking or food preparation after flushing the lines this way should have have a risk of lead.

Other steps are: having your water tested for lead, or switching to bottled water for drinking. Some water filters may remove lead, but please read lables on filters to see if they are certified for lead removal.

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1. Is there lead in Hawthorne water?
2. How do I find out if I if I have a lead or galvanized service line?
3. How can I have water at my home tested for lead?
4. If I am concerned that my child may have lead poisoning, how can I have him or her tested?
5. When will the Borough replace my galvanized service line?
6. Will there be a cost to me when the Borough replaces my galvanized service line?
7. What can I do if I am concerned about the possibility of lead in my tap water?
8. What are the health affects of lead poisoning?
9. If the service line coming into my house or business is copper and yet I stil received a notice that I have a galavanized line, what should I do?
10. Will the Borough of Hawthorne replace galvanized pipes in my house?