Making Lead Pipes Safe (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption Briefly applying electricity to a lead pipe enables a safe coating to quickly form inside the pipe. Credit Gabriel Lobo Usage Restrictions Please credit Gabriel Lobo with the image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.