Australian households have been officially advised to run their taps for at least 30 seconds in the morning amid fears of lead poisoning from plumbing products.
The alert was issued in July by enHealth — but not widely publicised. While lead is rarely used in water pipes in Australia, it is still widely used in a “range of plumbing products” such as brass fittings. It can dissolve into drinking water “particularly where water has been sitting in contact with these brass plumbing products for long periods”.
Lead exposure can cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from muscle pains, fatigue, abdominal pains, headache, nausea and vomiting to seizures and coma. Infants and children are especially vulnerable as lead can impair brain development
QRE-15PB system is designed specifically for removing or reducing up to 90% of lead and volatile organic compound. The filter is NSF 42 certified. It is excellent for final polishing of drinking water where lead is a concern.
Reduces:
- Sediment
- Chlorine
- Lead > 90%
- Unpleasant taste and odour
- VOC (volatile organic compound)
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Model: QRE-15PBS
Flow Rate: 6 LPM
Micron Rate: 5
Capacity: 9,000 Litres
Temperature: 400C
Working Pressure: 150-870kPa