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I am evaluating the source of elevated lead and copper in water from a water supply system that includes municipal distribution, local distribution, and building piping. Building piping is the likely source of the metals and electrolysis is a anticipated to be a potential mechanism. Is there a way to pinpoint where electrolysis is occurring in the pipe? The water first out of the tap had lower concentrations of copper in it than what was collected after purging 1.3L out of the pipe. To me this suggests that electrolysis occurs further down the pipe. Thanks.
 
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