another reason to avoid tap water...

burried in the article is the suggestion that the lead is leached from soldered pipes in homes as a result of extreme chlorine levels in the water...:

"A city in Michigan has declared a state of emergency after children were found to have rocketing levels of lead in their blood from drinking contaminated tap water.

Flint mayor Karen Weaver last night brought in the emergency measure, saying lead exposure was causing irreversible damage in children and would lead to some having learning difficulties.

Officials have told residents - who have long complained about the state of the city's water - not to drink unfiltered tap water."