If you own your home and have lead pipes, corrosion control might be your next move. This means adding a chemical (like orthophosphate) to the water that coats the pipes and stops lead from leaching. It’s not a DIY project—call a plumber or your water utility.
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Some cities actually do this for you at the treatment plant. Check with your local water department. They might already be on it, and you get the credit for being smart enough to ask. Pat yourself on the back.
Also, avoid boiling lead water. Boiling won’t remove lead—it actually concentrates it because water evaporates but the lead stays. That’s like trying to dry out a puddle and ending up with a dirtier mud pie. Not helpful.
