by We hear a lot about the importance of good nutrition, clean production practices and organics when it comes to our food, but one contaminate that is often overlooked is LEAD.
Lead is inert and needs us to send it airborne or waterborne to get into our bodies. And it does. Think about it. Over 80% of our human activities and behaviors can be impacted by lead contamination:
- High lead content dust can be inhaled or swallowed – remodeling projects and removal of lead paint pose major hazards
- Old lead water supply pipes leach lead
- Often newer pipes may have been installed using lead-based solder
- Old pewterware (Grandma’s favorite casserole dish)
- Even makeup (throw out the old stuff anyway.)
And, if there’s any consolation … Nowadays in the USA — and certainly outside of industrial situations— lead intake is primarily about intake of lead-laden dust created during remodeling and destruction of lead-containing items.
So, even though we aren’t in Flint, Michigan, where they have been dealing with poisonous lead in the water for many years, it’s a good idea to err on the side of caution and get your household water tested. There are local labs that test household supply water and even DIY kits. (we aren’t affiliated with these companies or listings. Just sharing.)
- Water Testing Asheville Hendersonville https://binged.it/3rHP3qs
- https://www.thespruce.com/best-water-testing-kits-4155794
The Environmental Protection Agency – EPA – has plenty of homeowner-oriented reading material online. Everyone should read EPA’s lead guidelines on Drinking Water in Your Home and “Lead in your home”
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