The City's water supply does not contain detectable levels of lead. However, household plumbing may leach lead in to the water that you use in your home. Older plumbing contains more lead than newer plumbing. It is possible that lead levels in your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing.

High levels of lead can cause brain or kidney damage and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen. Infants and young children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of lead and copper than the general population.

If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, you may have your water tested by a certified water testing laboratory, or you may flush your tap for thirty seconds to two minutes before using the tap water. Additionally, avoid cooking with water from the hot side of your tap. Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water.

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