Lead in Drinking Water

What you need to know about lead in your tap water.

EPA Limit (MCL)

15 ppb

EPA Goal (MCLG)

0 ppb

Category

Inorganic

Health Effects

Kidney problems, high blood pressure, developmental delays in children

Common Sources

Corrosion of household plumbing, lead service lines

How to Remove Lead from Water

Recommended filtration methods: Reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filters

315

Total Violations

153

Systems Affected

Lead Violations by State

Water Systems with Most Lead Violations