Watersafe Drinking Water Test Kit for Lead (Single)

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Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Artemis Analytical Ltd, 7 Shirebrook Drive, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8RF. In addition, we compare your results with the maximum values stated in the Water Supply Regulations so that you can immediately detect potential hazards and risks in your environment.

If you suspect you might have lead in your water at home or work then testing your drinking water for lead might be worthwhile. A potential lead exposure can come from different sources, including soil and dust, paint containing lead, food (from contaminated containers or air), ambient air and water (mostly caused by the aforementioned lead present in plumbing). We knew going in that this approach was not ideal—it’s best to take a sample directly from the faucet to put into the test vials.Children are particularly affected by lead poisoning as they absorb more of the metal into their bodies than adults. Though the city’s water supply itself is exceptionally clean ( it doesn’t even get filtered), I live in an apartment building that was constructed in 1964, before the low-lead rules for plumbing went into effect. Lead can be found be found in a wide range of environments, with contamination caused by a variety of industrial activities including mining, manufacturing and recycling processes.

Overall, lead levels may be highest in older houses because of the use of lead pipes, but can also occur in newer properties because of a lack of mineral deposits within pipes. After our accredited laboratory has received your water sample, it is immediately examined by a specialist using state-of-the-art methods. When taking the water sample, I followed the kits’ instructions as well as general best practices for water testing. Testing for 32 potential contaminants, the PLUS is a comprehensive water test checking for a variety of heavy metals and nitrogen compounds. But if you want a broader analysis of what’s in your water, we strongly believe send-away lab tests provide value worth paying for.When You create an account with Us, You must provide Us information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. If you do discover lead pipes then don’t panic; it’s only the water pipes leading to taps used for drinking which have to be replaced to protect the people’s health.