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Did You Know?
Waiting for your tap water to cool before use is wasteful. To prevent this, adjust your water heater’s thermostat.
Other Sources of Lead Information
Your family doctor or pediatrician can perform a blood test for lead and provide you with information about the health effects of lead.
State and local government agencies that can be contacted include:
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
(617-242-5323 or www.mwra.com)
For information about your community's water supply, and a list of local laboratories that have been certified by DEP for testing water quality.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(1-800-532-9571 or www.mass.gov/dph/)
For information about the health effects of lead and how you can have your child's blood tested.
Environmental Protection Agency
(800-424-LEAD or www.epa.gov/lead)
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
(617-292-5770 or www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/)
For additional information about lead in drinking water.
Additional Resources
- What You Need to Know About Lead in Tap Water (MWRA)
- Lead and Faucets (MWRA)
- Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking Water (MWRA)
- Water Filters (National Sanitation Foundation NSF)
- EPA Lead Information (U.S. EPA website)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (CDC website)