Can I brush my teeth with water that may contain lead?

Yes. But, residents are advised not to swallow the water unless they have flushed their pipes.

Residents with lead service pipes should regularly flush their pipes before consumption.

Flushing can be done by taking a shower, flushing the toilet, doing a load of laundry, or running the cold water for two minutes. This will protect the quality of the drinking water coming out of the tap.