How many are aware...

[HenOnAJuneBug]

... that unless water hoses are labeled as being for potable water they contain lead in the inner PVC linning. Garden hoses in the US come with this warning. Lead is used to make the plastic flexible. I've picked up potable water hoses at Lowes and at RV supply stores.

 

[sumi]

I did not know this. Thanks for the head's up!

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

I made a comment about this in another thread, and so thought maybe it deserved it's own thread. Someone provided this link in the other thread.

https://saferchemicals.org/newsroom/new-study-rates-best-and-worst-garden-hoses/

Here are two examples of lead-free hoses:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Element...t-Lead-Free-Garden-Hose-ELIH58100CC/202210372

https://www.campingworld.com/apex-neverkink-rv-marine-fresh-water-hose-50l-x-5-8d

 

[sumi]

I went and Googled it and found the study in the first link. It's interesting (and scary) info! Very good to know for people who use hoses to water their livestock and poultry. Thanks for sharing!

 

[sourland]

Drank a lot of 'hose water' as a kid. Perhaps that explains a lot about me.

 

[sumi]

Drank a lot of 'hose water' as a kid. Perhaps that explains a lot about me.

No, don't blame the water. You were born to boogie

 

[Birdsong 82]

Drank a lot of 'hose water' as a kid. Perhaps that explains a lot about me.

I’m going with your excuse. Lol.

 

[Birdsong 82]

... that unless water hoses are labeled as being for potable water they contain lead in the inner PVC linning. Garden hoses in the US come with this warning. Lead is used to make the plastic flexible. I've picked up potable water hoses at Lowes and at RV supply stores.

Wow. Thanks. Good and somewhat frightening info

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

Drank a lot of 'hose water' as a kid. Perhaps that explains a lot about me.

Me too. It doesn't stay in the body forever. Various things chelate it out. I think cilantro is one thing that does.

 

[Birdsong 82]

I went and Googled it and found the study in the first link. It's interesting (and scary) info! Very good to know for people who use hoses to water their livestock and poultry. Thanks for sharing!

Scary for people using them for livestock poultry and their garden!