It seems like you would get pretty nasty germs happily living in our plumbing (especially untreated well water).
I think about the water that can sit for prolonged periods in hot water tanks, stagnant water in dead end sections of the plumbing system (unused outside faucet etc), and the wet oxygen rich environment inside the faucet ends.
Yet you almost never hear about people getting sick from their water🤷🏽♂️
In: 1670
The bacteria are minimal, the real danger is lead pipes. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that causes brain damage. It can also injure other soft tissues and organs, can interfere with the formation of blood, and it can even kill you.
Lead builds up in the body, often over months or years. Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems. Children younger than 6 years are especially vulnerable, it can and does severely affect mental and physical development.
Latest Answers