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Lead and tap waterDefinition:
Alternative Names: Water contaminated with lead
Information: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors drinking water and requires water suppliers to produce annual water quality reports. These reports, which include information about lead amounts, are available to consumers. For more information call EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
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| Review Date: 10/30/2004
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial. Previously reviewed by Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (4/30/2003).
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