Jo User wrote:

John Willis wrote:

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 14:57:37 -0400, "J T" scribbled
this interesting note:


Not to mention lead paint.. almost certainly a problem in a 100 year old
house. I agree with the other guy who said look for other causes, and also
am surprised that the child would exhibit signs of elevated lead levels in
as little as two months from household causes.

Also, following Washington DC's national debacle about the lead in the
public water supply, many other municipalities seem to suddenly be noticing
(or stop concealing) the high lead levels found in many parts of their water
systems. Where did you live before? This could be a result of drinking water

from your former and/or current residence. Definitely test your tap water.

Lead in water can even be a problem even if you drink Evain most of the
time, if you cook with the tap water (e.g. rice, pasta, soup, anything that
may absorb or use tap water).


Hence the possible need for a whole house water filter...

What does something like that run? Certainly must be cheaper than
replacing the water main. Of course if the water pressure is so low
that a new main would be nice anyway....

You don't need a whole house filter, all you need to do is filter
drinking water and the water that is used to prepare foods. Simple
systems are available with a 2-3 quart container that holds a filter
for about $25. Extra filters are about $5 a piece and last the
average 3-4 person household 2-3months.

I still wonder, what reason you have to ever test your child for lead?