"David P" wrote in message
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In another thread we are currently discussing if it was safe make a cup
of coffee from water which had been taken from the hot water tap (US:
faucet) and boiled for a brief period in an automatic kitchen kettle.

No, you safer using cold water for drinking and cooking.

Hot water contains more lead because the water sits around more and lead
enters hot water faster.

Besides, why would you risk burns with hot water when cold is right there?

Jeff