人们通常认为水中的铅是有害物质 老建筑的问题，而不是新建筑的问题 如果适用，管道标准 已经被跟踪。通过 北方大学的研究人员 教堂山的卡罗莱纳表明这是 但事实并非如此，即使是那些 通过相关NSF国际认证61 标准水里的铅问题可能是 通过增强调试程序缓解 入住前的新黄铜， 但更严厉的措施，如更换 可能需要内联阀。 使用现有的管道材料和 代码，不可能提出协议 以及保证遵守的标准 15微克/升美国环境保护局 美国环保局（USEPA）的行动限制或20微克/升 铅污染控制法案指南 在新安装的水龙头中找平。提高认识 水中铅的问题 内联设备可能会导致公用事业管理人员 进一步完善其腐蚀控制方案 美国环保局将修改铅和铜的含量 通过考虑 新建筑中的潜在问题。包括25个参考文献、表格和图表。

Lead in water is often assumed to be a problem in older buildings, not in new construction if appropriate plumbing standards have been followed. Exhaustive sampling by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that this is not the case, even for devices that have passed the relevant NSF International 61 standard. The lead-in-water problem can be mitigated by enhanced commissioning procedures for the new brass before occupancy, but more drastic measures such as replacing inline valves may be needed. With existing plumbing materials and codes, it is not possible to put forth protocols and standards that guarantee compliance with the 15-µg/L U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) action limit or the 20-µg/L Lead Contamination Control Act guidance level in a newly installed tap. Increased awareness of the problem of lead in water from inline devices may lead utility managers to further refine their corrosion control regimen and the USEPA to revise the Lead and Copper Rule to better protect public health by considering potential problems in new construction.Includes 25 references, tables, figures.