Here's another one of those old wives tales, except this time it turns out to be true. The tale is: Don't drink hot water from the tap. It turns out the old wives were right, this time.
A New York Times story, details why drinking hot water is dangerous. Hot water is more likely to contain lead, even in new homes. The hot water dissolves lead and other deleterious substances found in water pipes. The story points out that the risk is small, but why take chances.
More detailed information on lead and how to prevent lead poisoning can be found at the EPA's site on lead.
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