While exposure to lead in tap water has decreased, the result of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule, the risks are still there.

Lead pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures can increase your chances of lead exposure. The best way for you to know your risk is to identify the potential sources of lead in service lines and household plumbing.

Read on to learn more about how to reduce lead in your drinking water, how to test for it, and the EPA's Get the Lead Out Initiative in this issue of The Royal Flush.

And because it is summer, and our sprinkler systems are in high gear this season, we're also sharing our favorite tip on how you can test for a clogged line.

Need help solving a pesky plumbing problem? Call us today at 1-877-BEN-1776 or contact us online.

Lead and plumbing go way back: The word plumber actually comes from the Latin word plumbum, which means lead. The CDC says the most common sources of lead in drinking water are pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures, especially those made before 1986.

So how concerned should you be about lead in your pipes?

Here are some things you should know.

Let’s talk about some things that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is doing about lead in water pipes, including their Lead and Copper Rule and the more recent Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative.

If your sprinkler system isn't working properly, there's an easy trick you can do to test for a clogged line! Here's what our Vice President of Operations, Joseph Wade, told MSN.

How Did the Plumber Like His Coffee?

PIPING Hot!

Ben Franklin's Quote of the Month

Are you worried about what’s in your water? You’re not alone. While most of the drinking water is safe in the United States, it’s important to ensure that you’re doing your part in ensuring your water is safe, healthy, and great tasting – regardless of the faucet it’s coming out of.

At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, our plumbers provide homeowners with the essential water treatment services that are needed to ensure your family has access to the best quality of water possible in the home – this includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of water softeners, purifiers, whole-home filtration systems, and more.