Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water and is therefore more likely to contain greater amounts of lead. Never use water from the hot water tap for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula.

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    4 days ago

    At least here in Germany lead pipes were only forbidden in new houses after 1973. For old houses they should be replaced by January 2026.