Study shows brass devices in plumbing systems can create serious lead-in-water problems

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 10:30 in Physics & Chemistry

A new research study co-spearheaded by Virginia Tech researchers highlights problems with some brass products in plumbing systems that can leach high levels of lead into drinking water, even in brand new buildings - and suggests that such problems may often go undetected...

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