TIL despite the Romans using lead water pipes, lead poisoning from the water supply system was almost nonexistent since the high calcium content in their water created a layer of plaque preventing the water contacting the lead itself.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/study-says-renewable-energy-power-plants-will-overtake-natural-gas-plants-by-2035/Content?oid=15834618

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