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In addition to using water filters, what is another preventive measure to reduce lead exposure in older homes with lead pipes?
ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A Replacing all plumbing with plastic pipes
  • B Regularly flushing the water system
  • C Increasing the water pressure
  • D Adding more lead to the pipes
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Regularly flushing the water system
Flushing the water system in older homes with lead pipes can help reduce lead exposure by removing standing water that may have absorbed lead from the pipes.

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