In article ,
Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Talk to your local water supply people, I think there is a health
policy to replace all lead piping and they may well replace it for free
if made aware of it.

IIRC, this requires testing the water (at your expense) for lead
concentration above the permitted amount. And it's unlikely to be so even
in a soft water area with a short run of pipe.

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*Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.

Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn