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Brass Garden and Irrigation Equipment
Health Hazards:
Faucets, spray nozzles, and other brass hardware
for irrigation and home watering purposes can contain lead in
the brass alloy. In addition to potential lead contamination
from handling these items, the water that passes through brass
fixtures may contain traces of lead.
How to Avoid or Minimize Exposure: Don't let your kids drink from leaded
brass fixtures or garden hoses with leaded brass ends.
Alternatives include products made of nickel and zinc, and
products with rubber and hard plastic handles. You can test
the products you already own with a home
lead test kit, but simply being aware when using
these can help minimize or avoid lead exposures (i.e., no need
to get rid of them yet). Wash your hands after handling
them.
Links to Related Resources
ERF
Chemical Fact Sheet for Lead
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