Lead levels

A note on French tap water

Published Wednesday 20 December 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 20 December 2017 - 15:00

Having just read the article “French tap water still ‘has too much lead’, says study”, I can confirm that renovations in France do not see replacing lead piping in houses as a priority.

No grants are available as it is not considered a health risk. It is not mentioned in house surveys (expertise) either.

Robert Lund, by email

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