The following general recommendations
apply to the potability of the water from
your pipework:
Let the water run freely for a short time if it has
been stagnating in the pipework for more than
four hours. Do not use any of this stagnant water
in the preparation of food or for drinking. This
applies particularly as far as babies and infants
are concerned. Failure to observe this advice
may result in risks to health. Fresh water can
be readily distinguished from stagnant as fresh
water is noticeably cooler.
Do not use stagnant water from chromium-plated
pipework for the preparation of food or for drink-
ing or for personal hygiene if you are allergic
to nickel. This water may contain high quantities
of nickel and trigger an allergic reaction.
Do not use water from lead pipework for pre-
paring food or drink for babies or infants. Do
not use it for preparing food or drink during
pregnancy. Lead dissolves in drinking water
and is particularly damaging to the health of
babies and young children.
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