20 May, 2022
Back in the 1800s, the use of lead pipes was largely popular and regarded as an acceptable mode of water distribution until people discovered that lead pipes could cause poisoning in humans and mammals who drank from them. In the early to mid-20th century, many countries began to ban the use of lead pipes in plumbing, and as it stands today - the use of lead pipes in water distribution is frowned upon. However, most main lines were constructed across the previous century, and many have found that thousands of main lines and service lines are still made of lead pipes. Even with the advancement in technology, lead pipes are still dangerous to the health and wellbeing of others. The adverse effect of lead exposure is one of the major reasons people are trying to eradicate lead pipes from their water distribution systems.