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

    A new home in the United States does not have lead pipes inside of it. There could be lead pipes outside, but from the water heater to the tap will definitely not be lead.

    Some people mentioned hot water heater buildup. But this is supposed to be a new house so there is none. Also it would depend on the style of water heater. As well as the incoming water quality.

    Some people also mentioned electric kettles. Those are not as common as you might believe in the United States. Of course it varies but this is not the UK.