1. Drinking Water Lead Testing In Southgate

2. Sources of Lead in Drinking Water Lead Pipes Lead Soldering Brass fixtures containing some lead

3. Hazards of Lead: Even low levels in the body canEven low levels in the body can result in brain damage Immune system can beImmune system can becompromised Chronic exposure to high dosesChronic exposure to high doses of lead may cause cancer

4. Students Collecting and Testing Samples.

9. Results Of Lead Testing EPA Drinking Water Action Level for Pb = 15 ug/L (ppb)

10. Drinking Water in Southgate Anderson High School

11. Lead Testing Result For Home

12. Conclusions The results of the experiment showed that water samples from lesser-used areas, like the drinking fountain in the cafeteria at 21ug/L had the highest concentrations of lead in them.The results of the experiment showed that water samples from lesser-used areas, like the drinking fountain in the cafeteria at 21ug/L had the highest concentrations of lead in them. Samples from older homes, like Abby’s house at 23ug/L, tended to have higher levels of lead.Samples from older homes, like Abby’s house at 23ug/L, tended to have higher levels of lead.

13. Precautions to insure safe Levels of lead in drinking water: Have Stream Team test drinking water for lead.Have Stream Team test drinking water for lead. Run water in morning for a few minutes to flush out lead that may have accumulated in pipes overnight.Run water in morning for a few minutes to flush out lead that may have accumulated in pipes overnight. Use cold water for cooking, as hot waterUse cold water for cooking, as hot water may dissolve more lead. Drink distilled water, or use reverse osmosis for removing lead from drinking water.Drink distilled water, or use reverse osmosis for removing lead from drinking water.