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In addition to using water filters, what is another preventive measure to reduce lead exposure in older homes with lead pipes?

Options

  1. AReplacing all plumbing with plastic pipes
  2. BRegularly flushing the water system
  3. CIncreasing the water pressure
  4. DAdding more lead to the pipes

Correct answer

B. Regularly flushing the water system

Step-by-step solution

Flushing the water system in older homes with lead pipes can help reduce lead exposure by removing standing water that may have absorbed lead from the pipes.

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