TIL why you're not supposed to cook or drink hot tap water - it's the lead (and other heavy metals)
TIL why you're not supposed to cook or drink hot tap water - it's the lead (and other heavy metals)
www.epa.gov
Why can’t I use hot water from the tap for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula? | US EPA
Should I be worried about lead contamination from the plumbing in a brand new home?
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.