If lead is in your pipes, don’t just run the tap for two seconds. That’s rookie behavior. Run the water for at least 30 seconds before you drink or cook with it. Even better? Run it for a full minute. Use cold water only—hot water dissolves lead faster, turning your morning coffee into a science experiment you didn’t sign up for.
Consider a filter. Not the cheap plastic pitcher from the discount aisle—get one certified to remove heavy metals. Or, if you’re fancy, a reverse osmosis system under your sink. Your kidneys will thank you.