Vidrine says that the number one reason to avoid using hot water from the tap for cooking is potential lead poisoning. “Hot water dissolves lead in your pipes more quickly than cold water does,” she ...

Corrosion in sections of the pipe was identified as the likely cause of contamination, the report further stated.

Raw water advocates reject public water supplies, including tap water, because they don’t enjoy the taste or believe it’s unsafe and depleted of vital minerals. On the surface, raw water might ...