Lead in Water

Test Kit

Understanding Lead in Your Water

It is estimated that over 3 million children in the United States suffer from lead poisoning. Lead is a toxic metal that was previously used by manufacturers in the production of faucets, fixtures, and copper pipe solder. Surprisingly, even plumbing labeled as “lead-free” may contain up to 8% lead. Despite the ban on lead in the manufacture of fixtures, pipes, and solder in 1986, it is believed that over 90% of homes in the U.S. still have lead-containing pipes. Lead leaches into your drinking water from the plumbing, solder, and fixtures within your home’s water system and water service lines. When water remains stagnant in these components, lead dissolves into your drinking water, especially if your water has low pH or is acidic. This means that the first water drawn from the faucet in the morning can contain elevated lead levels. Since lead is both colorless and tasteless when dissolved, testing is essential to detect lead in your water.

The Health Implications of Lead in Water

Lead in water can lead to a range of health effects, including mental and physical developmental issues in young children. Ingesting even small amounts of lead can cause permanent harm to the brain, kidneys, and hearing, particularly in children under 7 years old. Lead poisoning is not confined to children; it can also affect adults, leading to increased blood pressure, headaches, mood changes, sleep disturbances, reduced fertility in men, digestive problems, nerve disorders, and joint and muscle pain. Consuming water with high lead levels can result in mental retardation, blindness, comas, and even death. Lead-contaminated drinking water can also create complications during pregnancy and impact a baby’s normal development.

Identifying a Lead in Water Issue

Testing is necessary to determine whether lead in water poses a problem in your home or office. The PRO-LAB® Lead in Water Test Kit is an EPA-approved laboratory test designed to accurately and reliably assess water for lead contamination down to 1 ppb (parts per billion). It provides a professional lab report within seven business days of receiving your test sample.

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The PRO-LAB® LEAD IN WATER TEST KIT serves as your initial step in identifying potential lead issues in your water that could pose health risks for you and your home. For a professional water inspection, visit Florida Inspections Unlimited, where a home inspector can identify potential sources of lead problems in your home or office water supply. We are located in Miami FL and ready to answer any questions you might have.

Lead in Water

Lead in Water

Test Kit

Understanding Lead in Your Water

The Health Implications of Lead in Water

Identifying a Lead in Water Issue

Fast Results

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