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Lead

Heavy Metals

Lead

Heavy metal element commonly found as a contaminant in environmental and industrial contexts, toxic to multiple organ systems.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Dec 1, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
0.015 mg/L
Health guideline
0.0038 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
10 mcg
Health guideline
0.5 mcg

Risks

Neurotoxicity, developmental toxicity, kidney damage, cardiovascular effects, carcinogenicity, cumulative toxicity

Benefits

None

References

Waters containing Lead

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