{"id":1897,"date":"2022-08-21T18:13:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T18:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soon2come.website\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2022-09-06T00:49:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T00:49:10","slug":"lead-in-drinking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/en\/lead-in-drinking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"LEAD IN DRINKING WATER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" src=\"http:\/\/soon2come.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-1024x253.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-200x49.png 200w, https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-400x99.png 400w, https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-768x189.png 768w, https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2-1536x379.png 1536w, https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lead-2.png 1597w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead is a naturally occurring grayish metal found in rocks and in the ground. Also, it is used in some industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trace amounts of lead can be found everywhere in the environment: in air, soil, dust, food, drinking water and various consumer products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health effects of lead exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on level of exposure, lead can affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The nervous system<\/li><li>The cardiovascular system<\/li><li>Kidneys<\/li><li>The gastrointestinal system<\/li><li>The reproductive system<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead is a contaminant for which there is no safe threshold for exposure, that is, even the smallest exposure can affect health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Studies have shown that low-level exposure to lead is associated with the following health effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Neurodevelopmental, in children (effects on IQ, learning and behaviour)<\/li><li>Cardiovascular, in adults (higher blood pressure).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These effects are mild and associated with long-term exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources of lead exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the population is much less exposed to lead than in the past. Over the past few decades, stricter standards have resulted in lead being almost completely eliminated from<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gasoline<\/li><li>Tin cans<\/li><li>Paint<\/li><li>Lead solder, and<\/li><li>Various other materials&nbsp;and consumer products.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main sources of exposure today<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>MAIN SOURCES OF EXPOSURE<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>OTHER SOURCES OF EXPOSURE<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>FoodDrinking waterDust, including old paint chips<\/td><td>SoilsKohl makeupOther consumer products such as ceramics, etc.Activities such as recreational shooting, hunting, arts and crafts, and othersVarious sources in work places<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considering that there is no safe threshold for lead, it is advisable to continue to reduce exposure to the lowest possible levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/environmental-workplace-health\/environmental-contaminants\/lead\/lead-information-package-some-commonly-asked-questions-about-lead-human-health.html#sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Canada &#8211; Lead<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People at risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some groups of people are considered to be more vulnerable to the health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Infants<\/li><li>Children under 6 years old<\/li><li>Pregnant women (for their babies)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FYI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Young children absorb lead more easily and are more sensitive to its effects than adults.<\/li><li>Infants can be exposed more to lead than children, especially if fed milk preparations reconstituted with tap water (concentrated or powdered formula).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/residential_products\/watts-cold-water-filter\/\">Lead in drinking water<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinking water distributed through Montr\u00e9al\u2019s water mains contains next to no lead. However, lead can seep into tap water when water flows through lead service lines that link some homes to the municipal water main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/index.php?eID=tx_cms_showpic&amp;file=66966&amp;md5=90937672a13dca56fe34d75d7d1fb22e838f4402&amp;parameters%5B0%5D=eyJ3aWR0aCI6IjgwMG0iLCJoZWlnaHQiOiI2MDBtIiwiYm9keVRhZyI6Ijxib2R5&amp;parameters%5B1%5D=IHN0eWxlPVwibWFyZ2luOjA7IGJhY2tncm91bmQ6I2ZmZjtcIj4iLCJ3cmFwIjoi&amp;parameters%5B2%5D=PGEgaHJlZj1cImphdmFzY3JpcHQ6Y2xvc2UoKTtcIj4gfCA8XC9hPiIsImNyb3Ai&amp;parameters%5B3%5D=OiJ7XCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6e1wiY3JvcEFyZWFcIjp7XCJ4XCI6MCxcInlcIjowLFwi&amp;parameters%5B4%5D=d2lkdGhcIjoxLFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6MX0sXCJzZWxlY3RlZFJhdGlvXCI6XCJOYU5c&amp;parameters%5B5%5D=IixcImZvY3VzQXJlYVwiOm51bGx9fSJ9\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/fileadmin\/_processed_\/c\/5\/csm_plomb-dans-eau-potable-EN_ca082dbbc2.jpg\" alt=\"How does lead get into you drinking water\" width=\"442\" height=\"224\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead service lines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead connectors in some residences and in the municipal water main are called lead service lines; an LSL and includes the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A public section<\/strong>&nbsp;(the municipality&#8217;s responsibility)<\/li><li><strong>A private section<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(homeowner&#8217;s responsibility)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Montr\u00e9al, lead in water is mostly associated with lead service lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Montr\u00e9al&#8217;s regional public health department (DRSP) considers that health risks are low<\/strong>. Even so, these health risks could affect a significant number of Montrealers. Science-based information suggests exercising prudence. To this effect, the goal of public health authorities is to reduce lead exposure as much as possible for the entire population, especially young children and pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fall of 2019, the City of Montr\u00e9al made a commitment to replace all LSCs (public and private sections) by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/residential_products\/watts-cold-water-filter\/\">Protection and prevention<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to know if a residence has a lead service line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Citizens of Montr\u00e9al<\/strong>&nbsp;who wish to find out if they have lead service connections can call 311 or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ville.montreal.qc.ca\/portal\/page?_pageid=6497,142410786&amp;_dad=portal&amp;_schema=PORTAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the City of Montr\u00e9al Website<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Citizens of linked cities on the island<\/strong>&nbsp;can contact their municipal public works departments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homes most likely to have LSCs are those with 8 living units or less, built before 1970. In 2019 the City of Montr\u00e9al estimated there were still about 50,000 LSCs in its territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/residential_products\/watts-cold-water-filter\/\">How to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replacing lead service lines is the most efficient and durable way to reduce the presence of lead in drinking water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water filtration devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are temporary protection devices that can cut exposure to lead in tap water and reduce health risks to a minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Filtering pitcher<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/residential_products\/watts-cold-water-filter\/\">Filter attached to the faucet or filter under the sin<\/a>k<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Notes<\/em>: &#8211; The water filtration devices must meet NSF\/ANSI Standard No. 53. &#8211; It is important to follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions. These measures are especially important for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/en\/public\/advice-and-prevention\/lead-in-drinking-water\/#c33151\">people at risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple actions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, the City of Montr\u00e9al recommends the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before drinking tap water, let it run for a few minutes once it has turned cold (cool in summer), especially if the water has been standing in pipes for several hours (in the morning or after returning home from work).<\/li><li>Always use cold water to cook (coffee, tea, vegetables, pasta, rice, etc.).<\/li><li>Clean screens (aerators) in water faucets regularly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no point in boiling water, since lead won\u2019t evaporate and is not eliminated by boiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FYI:&nbsp;<\/strong>Hot water and water from taps that have not been turned on for a while (e.g. in the morning or after returning home from work) tend to contain higher concentrations of lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead in drinking water and Montr\u00e9al schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large buildings don\u2019t have lead service lines. Therefore, schools in Montr\u00e9al as well as buildings with more than eight apartments don\u2019t have LSLs. However, other pipe components in schools (e.g. taps, water fountains and soldering) can contain lead, but their levels are much lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Study on lead in Montr\u00e9al elementary schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read the study report&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/professionnels\/drsp\/publications\/publication-description\/publication\/plomb-dans-leau-potable-de-lile-de-montreal-concentrations-de-plomb-dans-leau-potable-des-ecole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plomb dans l\u2019eau potable de l\u2019\u00eele de Montr\u00e9al : concentrations de plomb dans l\u2019eau potable des \u00e9coles et \u00e9valuation des risques \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 des enfants de 5-6 ans &#8211; 2017<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2017, Montr\u00e9al\u2019s regional public health department conducted a study on lead concentrations in 51 schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study showed that drinking the water at school does not significantly increase blood lead levels in 5- and 6-year-old children in elementary schools on the island of Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The greatest source of lead in children\u2019s blood are lead levels in homes with lead service lines. Replacing lead service lines in homes is the most efficient way to reduce children\u2019s exposure to lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help and Resources&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See also<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eaulogik.ca\/residential_products\/watts-cold-water-filter\/\">Single-Stage&nbsp;<strong>Lead Filtration<\/strong>&nbsp;System High Capacity,<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/en\/professionnels\/drsp\/la-directrice\/avis-et-memoires\/avis-de-sante-publique\/\">Avis de sant\u00e9 publique &#8211; Plomb dans l&#8217;eau potable<\/a>,&nbsp;Direction r\u00e9gionale de sant\u00e9 publique de Montr\u00e9al<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/professionnels\/drsp\/publications\/publication-description\/publication\/plomb-dans-leau-potable-de-lile-de-montreal-concentrations-de-plomb-dans-leau-potable-des-ecole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plomb dans l\u2019eau potable de l\u2019\u00eele de Montr\u00e9al : concentrations de plomb dans l\u2019eau potable des \u00e9coles et \u00e9valuation des risques \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 des enfants de 5-6 ans &#8211; 2017<\/a>,&nbsp;Direction r\u00e9gionale de sant\u00e9 publique de Montr\u00e9al<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/fileadmin\/fichiers\/professionnels\/DRSP\/sujets-a-z\/eau_potable\/Plomb_dans_l_eau_potable_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le plomb dans l\u2019eau potable sur l\u2019\u00eele de Montr\u00e9al &#8211; \u00c9tat de situation et \u00e9valuation des risques \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 &nbsp;&#8211; 2007<\/a>,&nbsp;Direction r\u00e9gionale de sant\u00e9 publique de Montr\u00e9al<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/en\/professionnels\/drsp\/sujets-de-a-a-z\/eau-potable\/information-generale\/\">Eau potable<\/a>, Direction r\u00e9gionale de sant\u00e9 publique de Montr\u00e9al<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/environment-and-natural-resources\/drinking-water\/contaminants-in-drinking-water\/lead\/#c7608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lead<\/a>,&nbsp;Quebec.ca<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/environmental-workplace-health\/environmental-contaminants\/lead\/lead-information-package-some-commonly-asked-questions-about-lead-human-health.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lead Information Package &#8211; Some Commonly Asked Questions About Lead and Human Health<\/a>, Sant\u00e9 Canada<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/home-garden-safety\/reduce-your-exposure-lead.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reduce your exposure to lead<\/a>,&nbsp;Sant\u00e9 Canada<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca\/eau\/potable\/plomb\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le plomb dans l\u2019eau potable<\/a>,&nbsp;MELCC<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead is a naturally occurring grayish metal found in rocks and in the ground. 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