Predictors of Water Lead Levels in Drinking Water of Homes With Domestic Wells in 3 Illinois Counties.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Millions of US homes receive water from private wells, which are not required to be tested for lead (Pb). An approach to prioritizing high-risk homes for water lead level (WLL) testing may help focus outreach and screening efforts, while reducing the testing of homes at low risk.

Objective

To (1) characterize distribution of WLLs and corrosivity in tap water of homes with private residential wells, and (2) develop and evaluate a screening strategy for predicting Pb detection within a home.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Setting

Three Illinois counties: Kane (northern), Peoria (central), and Jackson (southern).

Participants

151 private well users from 3 Illinois counties.

Intervention

Water samples were analyzed for WLL and corrosivity.

Main ou

SUBMITTER: Geiger SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8462443 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature