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Judy Ritchie <[log in to unmask]>
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This is a good PR piece for another reason it is safer to breastfeed.
Judy

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/29/health/29real.html?ex=1202619600&en=e53d3d
202ccfb936&ei=5070&emc=eta1

http://tinyurl.com/3auo35

The Claim: Never Drink Hot Water From the Tap 
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
Published: January 29, 2008
The claim has the ring of a myth. But environmental scientists say it is
real. 

The reason is that hot water dissolves contaminants more quickly than cold
water, and many pipes in homes contain lead that can leach into water. And
lead can damage the brain and nervous system, especially in young children.

Lead is rarely found in source water, but can enter it through corroded
plumbing. The Environmental Protection Agency says that older homes are more
likely to have lead pipes and fixtures, but that even newer plumbing
advertised as "lead-free" can still contain as much as 8 percent lead. A
study published in The Journal of Environmental Health in 2002 found that
tap water represented 14 to 20 percent of total lead exposure. 

Scientists emphasize that the risk is small. But to minimize it, the E.P.A.
says cold [run for a while] tap water should always be used for preparing
baby formula, cooking and drinking. 

It also warns that *boiling water does not remove lead but can actually
increase its concentration.* More information is at www.epa.gov/lead
or (800) 424-5323 (LEAD).
THE BOTTOM LINE 
Hot water from the tap should never be used for cooking or drinking. 
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