According to the CDC, Lead can enter drinking water when a chemical reaction occurs in plumbing materials that contain lead. This is known as corrosion – dissolving or wearing away of metal from the pipes and fixtures. You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water. If you think that you or your child has been exposed to lead in water, contact your health care provider. Most children and adults who are exposed to lead have no symptoms. The best way to tell if you or your child has been exposed is with a blood lead test. Read more

Lastly, listen to the latest Lead Poisoning Prevention Podcast hosted by Karlos Reyes, a Lead Poisoning and Prevention Community Health Worker titled "Lead in Water" to learn more about its effects on the go. This podcast is available on both  Spotify and YouTube.