The federal Environmental Protection Agency on Monday recommended that well owne

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

4-20-1994

Pages

1A, 10A

Abstract

The federal Environmental Protection Agency on Monday recommended that well owners using submersible pumps have their drinking water tested for lead, prompting Mainers to call well-drilling companies and environmental testing laboratories yesterday. A recent study shows that submenrsible pumps with brass and bronze parts can leach high amounts of lead. Around 60 percent of Mainers get their household water from wells. Details.

Subjects

Lead, Water pollution

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