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8.A. - Page 9 ctry ofxedwood ctry <br /> 2013 Public Health Goal Report <br /> OWQP) be maintained throughout the transmission and distribution system. Because <br /> Redwood City continues to meet the Action Level for lead and operate the water system <br /> with pH greater than 8.2, the CDPH considers that the City has achieved optimized corrosion <br /> control. Therefore, additional corrosion control treatment is not needed. <br /> What Consumers can do to Decrease Lead Exposure <br /> Listed below are some steps consumers can take to reduce exposure to lead: <br /> • Have household water tested for lead. <br /> • Find out whether household pipes contain lead or lead solder. <br /> • Run household water for 15-30 seconds or until it becomes cold before using it for <br /> drinking or cooking; this flushes any standing lead from the pipes. <br /> • Avoid cooking with or drinking water from the hot water tap; lead dissolves more <br /> easily into hot water. <br /> • Avoid boiling water to remove lead; excessive boiling of water makes the lead more <br /> concentrated —the lead remains when the water evaporates. <br /> III. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION <br /> The drinking water for the City of Redwood City meets all standards established by <br /> California Department of Public Health and USEPA to protect public health. No additional <br /> treatment is recommended at this time to lower the levels of lead. There are no clear <br /> benefits to be derived from expensive efforts to further reduce the levels of this <br /> contaminant for it is well below the level of concern and elimination may be impossible. <br /> Therefore, no further action is proposed for lead. <br /> IV.ATTACHMENTS: <br /> A. Excerpt from California Health & Safety Code: Section 116470 (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) <br /> B. Table of Regulated Constituent with MCL and PHG <br /> 5 <br />