Is there anything else I can do beyond flushing my tap or buying bottled water?

Answer: Yes, find “Important Steps You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water” if you are concerned about lead in their drinking water. The list is not intended to be exhaustive or to imply that all actions equally reduce lead from drinking water. EPA recommends you also contact your local water system and health department: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#reducehome.

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