To conserve water, fill a couple of bottles with water after flushing the tap and whenever possible, use the first flush water to wash dishes or water plants. If you live in a high-rise building, letting the water flow before using it may not lessen your risk from lead. This is because high-rise plumbing systems have more and sometimes larger pipes than small buildings. Ask your landlord for help in locating the sources of the lead and for advice on reducing the lead level. Use Only Cold Water For Cooking and Drinking, Try not to cook with or drink water from the hot water tap.
Hot water can dissolve lead more quickly than cold water.
If you need hot water, draw water from the cold tap and heat it on the stove. In Which The Plumbing Has Recently Been Replaced. To do this, remove the faucet strainers from all taps and run the water for 3 to 5 minutes. Thereafter, periodically remove the strainers and flush out any debris that has accumulated over time. Identify And Replace Lead Materials With Lead-Free Materials.