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The Australian health authorities have recently given and advice to run tap water for 30 seconds before drinking, in order to avoid any possible lead poisoning. How far lead poisoning is possible in tap water? Perth based environmental conusltant Dr. Jaya Nair, who is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Murdoch University, talks about it.


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The Australian health authorities have recently given and advice to run tap water for 30 seconds before drinking, in order to avoid any possible lead poisoning. How far lead poisoning is possible in tap water? Perth based environmental conusltant Dr. Jaya Nair, who is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Murdoch University, talks about it.



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