High levels of lead found in Herne Hill flats' water supply

Ben Archard and his wife Emmanuelle say they have spent about £2,000 on bottled water over the years

"Living with the possibility of lead poisoning is scary," leaseholder Ben Archard said. "The risks are extreme." Emmanuelle said she was "stressed and scared". She added that they have to plan their lives around maintaining stocks of bottled water, which she said had been a financial strain.

'Since 1970, lead water pipes have been banned. However, it's estimated 8m buildings in the UK, mostly homes, still have lead pipes because the owners haven't replaced them. Some underground service pipes owned by water suppliers are also made of lead.'

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