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Are Rusty Pipes Dangerous?

Are Rusty Pipes Dangerous?

Q: My pipes are old and I sometimes see a bit of rust in the water. Is this dangerous to my health?

A: Rusty water is usually a problem with older, unlined cast-iron pipes. There are no known health hazards associated with rusty water except perhaps that its appearance and unpleasant taste prevents you from drinking as much water as you should.

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As an undergraduate, Dr. Brent Ridge majored in public health and environmental science, studying the way the state of the natural environment impacts our health choices. As a physician, he specializes in the field of aging. Send your health questions to Dr. Brent at drbrent@care2.com

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18 comments

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Robert J. Robert J.
4:11PM PDT on May 24, 2013

Uh a serious no-brainer here! Of course it's not healthy to drink water that has remnants from rusty copper pipes - that is why we, who are seriously broke lol decided to reline - at least I can drink clean water http://www.epipeinfo.com/services/solutions

Aud Nordby Aud N.
2:07AM PDT on Apr 22, 2013

ty

paul m. paul m.
7:02AM PST on Dec 22, 2012

Noted,,,,But I woulden't have a rusty pipe....

Nimue Pendragon Nimue P.
1:04AM PST on Dec 20, 2012

Of course rusty water is a health hazard, this is a no-brainer.

Angela N. Angela N.
2:46PM PDT on May 30, 2012

thank you =]

Bob P. Bob P.
7:34AM PDT on May 27, 2012

thanks for sharing

Joy Wong Joy W.
11:46PM PDT on May 25, 2012

Thanks for the info.

Robert O. Robert O.
12:05PM PST on Mar 8, 2012

Thanks.

Jennifer C. Jennifer C.
12:30AM PDT on Aug 5, 2011

Thanks for sharing.

Elaine Dixon Elaine D.
6:51AM PST on Feb 10, 2010

good to hear that

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