| Main Title |
Lead leaching from submersible well pumps. |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, |
| Year Published |
1994 |
| Report Number |
EPA/747-F-94-001 |
| Stock Number |
PB94-161221 |
| OCLC Number |
821686637 |
| Subjects |
Drinking water--Lead content ;
Submersible pumps
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| Additional Subjects |
Water wells ;
Pumps ;
Water pollution ;
Potable water ;
Lead(Metal) ;
Leaching ;
Environmental effects ;
Public information ;
Water quality ;
Health hazards
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBD RPS |
EPA 747-F-94-001 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/17/2014 |
| NTIS |
PB94-161221 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
10 unnumbered pages ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
This fact sheet is concerned with drinking water submersible well pumps. Some submersible well pumps are made of stainless steel and plastic components but the majority are constructed with brass fittings contained in a cast brass housing. While the plastic and stainless pumps do not pose a problem with lead leaching, EPA is concerned for residents of homes and other buildings with submersible well pumps made with brass fittings, because the brass alloys used in such pumps contain lead. These pumps have the potential to leach high levels of lead into drinking water, especially if the water is soft and corrosive. |
| Notes |
Caption title. "EPA/747-F-94-001." "April 1994." |
