Lead is a naturally occurring bluish-gray metal found in small amounts in the earth. It has no special taste or smell and can be found in all parts of our environment (3). Human activities such as mining, manufacturing, and the burning of fossil fuels are the major sources of environmental lead (3). It has many different uses, most importantly in the production of batteries, but also in ammunition, metal products (solder and pipes), roofing, and devices to shield x-rays (3). Because of health concerns, lead from gasoline, paints and ceramic products, caulking, and pipe solder has been dramatically reduced in recent years (3). The major sources of lead in drinking water are lead plumbing, soil carried into water by rain and wind, and wastewater from industries that use lead (1). Food can contain lead if lead-containing dust gets onto crops while they are growing or during food processing (1). Lead can also get into food through food containers.