If you are considering purchasing a new hose this Spring consider this, many hoses are made of polyvinyl chloride, which uses lead as a stabilizer. Lead leaches into the water flow at 10 to 100 times the allowable EPA levels for drinking water. Phthalate ester, an industrial chemical that you taste, is also a health concern. Look for a lead-free, antimicrobial, rubber (preferable over plastic) hose. With any hose, flush by allowing water to run for a minute or more to let fresh water reach the hose end. The Parkdale Community Garden purchased two lead-free garden hoses from Reboy Supply Inc. in Elma.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Lead Free Hoses
If you are considering purchasing a new hose this Spring consider this, many hoses are made of polyvinyl chloride, which uses lead as a stabilizer. Lead leaches into the water flow at 10 to 100 times the allowable EPA levels for drinking water. Phthalate ester, an industrial chemical that you taste, is also a health concern. Look for a lead-free, antimicrobial, rubber (preferable over plastic) hose. With any hose, flush by allowing water to run for a minute or more to let fresh water reach the hose end. The Parkdale Community Garden purchased two lead-free garden hoses from Reboy Supply Inc. in Elma.
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