What are the chances the Village’s old water mains are adding lead to the drinking water supply?
The 72 miles of municipal water mains are mostly Cast Iron or PVC. Some lead solder joints still remain, but the drinking water mains are coated by the additives the Village of Park Forest uses to inhibit corrosion and lead leaching. In addition, unlike the drinking water in one’s home, the drinking water in the Village’s mains flows constantly. The leaching of anything into the drinking water occurs from standing water. That’s why experts recommend that homeowners run their tap water for at least three minutes before use if it has not been used in the previous six hours.

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1. Where does the Village of Park Forest get its water?
2. Does the Village of Park Forest test for lead?
3. How likely are Park Forest residents to be at risk from lead in their drinking water?
4. How does lead get into drinking water?
5. What does the Village of Park Forest do to prevent elevated lead levels?
6. What are the chances the Village’s old water mains are adding lead to the drinking water supply?
7. Do water main breaks or construction increase lead levels
8. What would be the most likely source of lead in my home’s tap water?
9. If my home has a lead service line, can it be replaced?
10. Should I test my drinking water for lead?
11. What are the health effects of lead in drinking water?
12. What measures can I take to reduce the lead in my home’s drinking water?
13. Where can I find more information?