Some Garden Hoses Contain Lead - This may be off topic but important

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I've heard reports on this from my local news station and now I found it here on the web also.

Health Headlines: Garden Hose Water, Food Portions

Some Garden Hoses Contain Lead

POSTED: 5:21 p.m. EDT June 6, 2003

UPDATED: 5:23 p.m. EDT June 6, 2003

The water your children or pets are drinking from the garden hose may be a health hazard, Local 4's Lila Lazarus reported. Experts say some garden hoses contain substances including lead that can get into the water when it flows through the hose. Lead is especially dangerous for children and pets, according to reports.

Officials say to check warning labels which typically indicate if the chemical is used. Some hose labels indicate if they are safe for drinking water.

Website source: Health Headlines: Garden Hose or copy & paste

http://www.search.com/click?sl,marin.1.channel.28.1.3.Garden%2BHose%2C+Lead.0,