Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water and is therefore more likely to contain greater amounts of lead. Never use water from the hot water tap for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula.

  • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksOP
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    5 months ago

    Any heavy metals will accumulate in your water heater and the hot water could potentially keep it in suspension. I bet it’s worse if you have lead pipes.