Contamination of potable water from lead‐based solders

Abstract

The contamination of potable water due to the corrosion of lead pipes has been described in an earlier paper. The problem has been considerably reduced by the substitution of lead by copper pipes in new buildings. These copper plumbing systems, however, are often joined by lead‐tin solders which can corrode. The resulting concentrations of lead are often above the maximum admissable level of 0.05 mg 1— for drinking water. This paper reviews the use of solder and the various investigations into the corrosion of soldered joints.

Citation

Walker, R. and Oliphant, R. (1982), "Contamination of potable water from lead‐based solders", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 29 No. 7, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb007198