water filter to remove lead in drinking water

edzers

Hi!

I we have a very high lead content (double the EU recommended intake) in our water. It is due to the pipes from our house to the street. To replace these pipes would be expensive (circa €5k...we think) Someone suggested putting in a water filter under our kitchen sink (we just want to remove the lead from drinking water). Has anyone any suggestions?

Edzers

brightspark

Any filter you put in is going to require ongoing maintenance so consider that when working out the cost.

Not sure if it is available to you or not but there is/was a grant available.


https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/publications/files/2017-02-28_grant_info_applic_form.pdf

Mulbert

I'd pay the 5k

GrumpyMe

Mulbert wrote: »

I'd pay the 5k

I'd replace the pipes but the cost appears high. How far from meter is the house?

Del2005

€5k isn't much to completely remove the risk of lead poisoning your family. Any filter can malfunction and not completely remove the lead and along with the ongoing maintenance it will cost more in the long run. If you ever plan on selling it'll be a good investment.

mad m

https://www.all-brite.ie/lead-pipe-relining

Note: nothing to do with the company. But they relined my main sewer pipe with an epoxy resin couple years back and still no problems.

Also check this out.

https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/publications/files/leaflet_-_grant_to_replace_lead_pipes_and_fittings.pdf

Calahonda52

OP: as advised above replace the pipes: end of.
lead filtration is a tough job and the different "systems" will not attain 100% removal and will lull you into a false sense of security.

The level of filtration achieved will diminish from the time you fit the first filter until you replace it: it suffers from declining effectiveness as opposed to working 100% till it needs replacing.

listermint

Incredible money all the same. I'd contract out the ground works and have a plumber fit the pvc pipes. How is that even near 5k?