Lead in drinking water

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Authors

M. Payne · Canadian Rheumatology Association

Abstract

The presence of lead in drinking water is not a new problem. Lead was historically used to produce pipes to carry water and later to solder iron and copper pipes. It is a ubiquitous heavy metal that has been used for centuries as a constituent in various products such as face powder, ceramic glazing

Topics & Keywords

Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Heavy metals in environment Mercury impact and mitigation studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Volume 179, Issue 3, pp. 253-254

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.071483

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