Tap water pipes can cause long-term health problems. The ministry of health in New Zealand is warning consumers that the cancer-causing elements have reportedly found in plumbing tools. Local councils all across the country are now required to fulfill the Drinking Water Standards set by the government.
When the water is still for the whole night, the elements of the pipe can be dissolved in to the water. The Ministry of Health recommends flushing about 500ml water from the drinking-water tap every morning before use. This act is necessary to remove the elements from the pipe.
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