Perth hospital says filters would take care of lead contamination in water

Experts have so far failed to find the source of lead that has driven elevated levels in the hospital's water supply


Perth Children's Hospital in Australia said filters would take care of lead contamination in the water, according to an article on the ABC website

Experts have so far failed to find the source of lead that has driven elevated levels in the hospital's water supply.

After flushing millions of liters of water through the hospital's water pipes, the hospital's contractor has been seeking a temporary solution by including filters to remove lead from the water.

The staff at the hospital has been warned not to drink water on site until the problem has been fully resolved.

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January 12, 2017


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