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Lead is no longer used in water pipes. Because lead is malleable, durable and resists corrosion it was used in water systems for centuries. The Romans used it.

About 100 or so years ago it was discovered it could get into the drinking water and cause serious medical problems. So, for many years is has not been used, but older houses still have lead in the Plumbing.

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