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		stjohnswarts on Dec 2, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The EPA wants total removal of lead pipes drinking hot tap water is really dumb considering this and also legionnaire's disease potential

mattmaroon on Dec 2, 2023 [–]

Other way around. This would indicate cold water has more lead.

mattmaroon on Dec 2, 2023 | [–]

Also, Legionnaires isn’t a risk from your water heater.

stjohnswarts on Dec 3, 2023 | | [–]

it is if you don't turn the temperature up high enough.

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