Can I give my pets water that may contain lead?

As long as residents regularly flush their pipes before giving it to pets, it is safe for 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.

When filling fish tanks with water that may contain lead, you should flush your water before using it. 

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.