Do you have lead water pipes?
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Before 1970, lead water pipes were fitted in buildings as standard. However, when it was discovered that lead piping posed a risk to human health and the law was changed. If your business premises were built after 1970, you do not need to worry about lead water pipes. However, if your company occupies older premises, there is a chance your building may still have lead water pipes. Even if the visible piping is copper, check the solder, as sometimes lead solder was used to connect the pipes,. This means there’s still a risk that lead can leach into the water.
Does your building still have lead pipes?
Unfortunately, there is still enough lead piping in older buildings to warrant concern. It’s simple to check if there is lead piping in your building. Lead pipes will be a metallic grey colour which is easily distinguishable from copper piping or polyethylene. If your pipes have been painted over, scratch off a small section of the paint until you can see the colour underneath.
If the pipes and solder on your premises are not lead, but you still have concerns about the water pipes that are feeding your building’s water system, contact your water company and ask them to check.
For peace of mind, you can conduct your own tests on the lead content of your water using water testing kits; they are readily available online.
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QMS Manager - Portsmouth Water
2 年Lead solder was used upto 1986, and used on internal copper systems. Lead has been detected on these systems where water has been known to stagnate.
Change leader | Consumer advocate | Institute of Water Fellow & Area Representative
2 年Lead pipes? Goodness I hope not. *Checks deed* Nope, built after the 1970s.