Trouble on Tap

You just moved into a new city and you're unsure about the source of water in your house. What could be the possible source?

• Water is supplied through lead service lines from the city's water supply

• Water is supplied through electrical lines from the city's power supply

• Water is supplied through gas lines from the city's gas supply

• Water is supplied through internet lines from the city's internet supply

How many water service lines are estimated to be in the U.S.?

• 6 to 10 million

• 1 to 5 million

• 11 to 15 million

• 16 to 20 million

What can happen if lead pipes are used in a city's water supply system?

• Contamination of the city's drinking water

• Increased water pressure in the city's supply system

• Improved water quality in the city

• Decreased water flow in the city's supply system

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A utility has detected lead in the water supply. How many people are receiving water from this utility?

• More than 150 million

• Less than 50 million

• Between 50 and 100 million

• Between 100 and 150 million

A water crisis has hit the United States. Which city has the most water lines contaminated with lead?

• Chicago

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Houston

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You suspect that the tap water in your newly purchased old house might contain lead. How can you confirm this?

• By having it tested by a lab

• By boiling the water

• By smelling the water

• By tasting the water

A local water supply company is testing the water quality in your neighborhood. What is the action threshold for lead in water set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they should not exceed?

• 15 parts per billion

• 10 parts per billion

• 20 parts per billion

• 25 parts per billion

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Can you boil the lead out of your home's tap water?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• It depends

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