As world biggest developing nation, China achieves goal of electricity for all 1.4billion Chinese

[Martian2]

Just to let you guys know, you should not drink the hot water out of the faucet in the United States.

The hot water dissolves and carries a lot of lead particles from the lead solder that was used on older water pipes.

Remember, do not drink the hot water in the United States. Boil the cold water for tea or coffee to avoid long-term lead poisoning.

 

[AndrewJin]

Just to let you guys know, you should not drink the hot water out of the faucet in the United States.

The hot water dissolves and carries a lot of lead particles from the lead solder that was used on older water pipes.

Remember, do not drink the hot water in the United States. Boil the cold water for tea or coffee to avoid long-term lead poisoning.

Got it!
I never drank even the cold water in the west.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Just to let you guys know, you should not drink the hot water out of the faucet in the United States.

The hot water dissolves and carries a lot of lead particles from the lead solder that was used on older water pipes.

Remember, do not drink the hot water in the United States. Boil the cold water for tea or coffee to avoid long-term lead poisoning.

That is true for very old houses. But lead solder (and any lead in pipes/fixtures) was completely banned over 30 years ago in the US. You only had to worry about it for the few feet from the hot water tank to your hot water faucets. Most were replaced. (BTW lead in PVC piping in China was only phased out this year. China's PVC pipe makers under pressure to give up lead stabilizers | Plastics News . So i think you have some lead worrying of your own to deal with)

The normal temperature for hot running water is around 49C (but you can always raise it) so it isn't going to work well with your tea anyway. People still use teapots for that. The primary use for hot water is to offset the temperature of the cold water (warm hand washing, hot/warm showering/bath, hot/warm clothes washing cycles, etc).

 

[AndrewJin]

That is true for very old houses. But lead solder (and any lead in pipes/fixtures) was completely banned over 30 years ago in the US. You only had to worry about it for the few feet from the hot water tank to your hot water faucets. Most were replaced. (BTW lead in PVC piping in China was only phased out this year. China's PVC pipe makers under pressure to give up lead stabilizers | Plastics News . So i think you have some worrying of your own to deal with)

The normal temperature for hot running water is around 49C (but you can always raise it) so it isn't going to work well with your tea anyway. People still use teapots for that. The primary use for hot water is to offset the temperature of the cold water (warm hand washing, hot/warm showering/bath, hot/warm clothes washing cycles, etc).

Now I know why you post in this thread, lol

 

[cnleio]

That is true for very old houses. But lead solder (and any lead in pipes/fixtures) was completely banned over 30 years ago in the US. You only had to worry about it for the few feet from the hot water tank to your hot water faucets. Most were replaced. (BTW lead in PVC piping in China was only phased out this year. China's PVC pipe makers under pressure to give up lead stabilizers | Plastics News . So i think you have some worrying of your own to deal with)

The normal temperature for hot running water is around 49C (but you can always raise it) so it isn't going to work well with your tea anyway. People still use teapots for that. The primary use for hot water is to offset the temperature of the cold water (warm hand washing, hot/warm showering/bath, hot/warm clothes washing cycles, etc).

LOL ... the SAFE WATER sounds clean but nobody know how the situation of water pipes under the city ... whatever new house and old house im sure their pipes connect to each other, all r parts of city water-supply system. It's better to drink boiled water, only god know how many bacterias inside SAFE WATER through those 10~30-year old water pipes into ur home. BTW old PVC pipes under ground also not clean, don't tell me the water pipe in U.S can against aging & water scale. U trust the SAFE WATER, what about water pipes and who clean them ?

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Now I know why you post in this thread, lol

Um...you guys are the one's who started going negative. I was being positive by postulating what I believe your logical next big step will be after 100% electricity coverage.

LOL ... the SAFE WATER sounds clean but nobody know how the situation of water pipes under the city ... whatever new house and old house im sure their pipes connect to each other, all r parts of city water-supply system. It's better to drink boiled water, only god know how many bacterias inside SAFE WATER through those 10~30-year old water pipes into ur home. BTW old PVC pipes under ground also not clean, don't tell me the water pipe in U.S can against aging & water scale. U trust the SAFE WATER, what about water pipes and who clean them ?

Yep, I'm sure there are plenty of pipes worldwide that look like that. There's nothing preventing people from keeping their own filters just like you have. You just better hope restaurants and other food places are as careful as you. This is why having the government do as much as they can on their end is a good idea. Get as much bacteria/heavy metal out as possible so you don't have to worry about it if other places are doing little/nothing.

 

[proud_indian]

LOL ... the SAFE WATER sounds clean but nobody know how the situation of water pipes under the city ... whatever new house and old house im sure their pipes connect to each other, all r parts of city water-supply system. It's better to drink boiled water, only god know how many bacterias inside SAFE WATER through those 10~30-year old water pipes into ur home. BTW old PVC pipes under ground also not clean, don't tell me the water pipe in U.S can against aging & water scale. U trust the SAFE WATER, what about water pipes and who clean them ?

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boiled water is good for bacteria and viruses but it can't get rid of other impurities like lead and other hard metals.
for that one need a good water purifier

 

[Desert Fox]

boiled water is good for bacteria and viruses but it can't get rid of other impurities like lead and other hard metals.
for that one need a good water purifier

Would distillation work?

 

[esolve]

These days , Life without internet and Electricity is hard to imagine .

But on a higher level , over dependence on such stuff is a very bad thing .

In India, more than 20% of Indians have no electricity access, and for the rest 80+%, they don't have stable electricity access.

 

[Nan Yang]

There's some water purifier selling very well in China market ... but it can't heat water, just filter the water for drink.
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You can install RO in China ? In order to install an RO system, you need very high water pressure. I believe the specification is 40PSI minimum.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

You can install RO in China ? In order to install an RO system, you need very high water pressure. I believe the specification is 40PSI minimum.

I know some do as low as 30PSI but you are correct that there is a minimum for most models (usually 40PSI).

 

[CHN Bamboo]

Now all Tibetan have access to electricity
Though they are not living in Tibet..
I think Tibetan in Sichuan are leading the best life.
Those Tibetan who are wealthy and not so religious keep immigrating to inland China,because the condition in Tibet can't be compared with inland/coastal China...(Living in high altitude area is harmful to health..)

 

[Dungeness]

Well it is up to individual buildings to heat the water. They only have a cold water main leading into them. I was talking more about not needing to boil/treat water that comes out of that cold water main before being able to drink it.

China has achieved something for its people that everyone should cherish for. No need to spoil their party. In the other hand, we in the US can learn something from them.

19.7% Chinese urban family own more than two houses/apartments.

Home ownership rates drop to 63.4%, lowest since 1967

 

[Nan Yang]

Not Alone In the Dark: Navajo Nation’s Lack of Electricity Problem

an estimated 32 percent of all homes lack electricity, while 31 percent lack plumbing, 38 percent lack water services, 86 percent lack natural gas and 60 percent lack telephone services.


Not Alone In the Dark: Navajo Nation’s Lack of Electricity Problem - ICTMN.com

 

[CHN Bamboo]

In India, more than 20% of Indians have no electricity access, and for the rest 80+%, they don't have stable electricity access.

Why you say that??
He did nothing wrong...You should have a look at following friendly comments...