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2. Tap water - Wikipedia

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   Bottled water may have reduced amounts of copper, lead, and other metal contaminants since it does not run through the plumbing pipes where tap water is exposed to metal corrosion; however, this varies by the household and plumbing system. [9] In much of the developed world, chlorine often is added as a

3. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   Taps are normally connected to the water supply by means of a "swivel tap connector", which is attached to the end of the water pipe using a soldered or compression fitting, and has a large nut to screw onto the threaded "tail" of the tap, which hangs down underneath the bath, basin or sink.

4. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   The most common plumbing fixtures are: Bathtubs; Bidets; Channel drains; Drinking fountains; Showers; Sinks; Tap (connections for water hoses) . Tapware - an industry term for that sub-category of plumbing fixtures consisting of tap valves, also called water taps (British English) or faucets (American English), and their accessories, such as water spouts and shower heads.

5. Is It 100% Safe to Drink Tap Water? Here's the Truth - AOL

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   "Tap water should not be used in continuous positive pressure (CPAP) machines, for nasal irrigation or neti pots, in humidifiers, for cleaning contact lenses or to clean open wounds," Dr. Yancey ...

6. Drinking water quality in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The drinking water contaminants that can have chronic effects include chemicals (such as disinfection byproducts, solvents and pesticides), radionuclides (such as radium), and minerals (such as arsenic). Examples of these chronic effects include cancer, liver or kidney problems, or reproductive difficulties. [35]

7. Should You Drink Tap Water? What Experts Say About ... - AOL

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   2. Learn more about your local water supply. Every community water supplier is required to send you a Consumer Confidence Report that provides information about your local drinking water quality ...

8. Plumbing - Wikipedia

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   Old water pipe, remnant of the Machine de Marly near Versailles, France. Lead was the favoured material for water pipes for many centuries because its malleability made it practical to work into the desired shape. Such use was so common that the word "plumbing" derives from plumbum, the Latin word for lead.

9. Studies of toxin in drinking water pipes offer encouraging ...

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   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is trying to determine if lead from public water pipes is tainting tap water in people’s homes at locations across the nation. If so, action must be ...