Childhood lead poisoning; Case study traces source to drinking water

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Journal of Environmental Health; (USA)

OSTI ID:6958326

Cosgrove, E; Brown, M J; Madigan, P; McNulty, P; Okonski, L; Schmidt, J

Lead poisoning as a result of drinking water carried through lead service lines has been well-documented in the literature. A case of childhood lead poisoning is presented in which the only identified source of lead was lead solder from newly installed water pipes. Partly as a result of this case, the Massachusetts Bourd of Plumbers and Gas Fitters banned the use of 50/50 lead-tin solder or potable water lines. It is anticipated that this ban will increase the cost of new housing by only $16 per unit but will significantly reduce one environmental source of lead.

• OSTI ID: 6958326
• Journal Information: Journal of Environmental Health; (USA), Vol. 52:1; ISSN 0022-0892
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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