safe to boil water?

NYTimes carries a piece on "Is it safe to drink hot water from the tap?".

hot water dissolves contaminants more quickly than cold water.

Lead can enter [source water] through corroded plumbing. The Environmental Protection Agency says that older homes are more likely to have lead pipes and fixtures, but that even newer plumbing advertised as “lead-free” can still contain as much as 8 percent lead.

If you thought boiling the water will keep it safe, EPA advises

boiling water does not remove lead but can actually increase its concentration.

all relevant information can be found on the EPA website.