What can I do to minimize my risk for lead?

When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize your risk for lead exposure by flushing your tap water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using for drinking or cooking.

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1. Is there lead in my water?
2. What can I do to minimize my risk for lead?
3. What is the City doing to ensure an issue, like what happened in Flint, doesn't happen here?
4. What is the hardness of my water?
5. Should I consider a home water softener?
6. Do you test your water for impurities?
7. What has been the result of this testing?
8. Should I buy a home water purifier?
9. Is the water fluoridated and if so why?
10. Do you chlorinate the water?
11. Should I buy bottled water?
12. Can I get my water tested?
13. What is that black ring in my toilet bowl?