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Does anybody know of a good and affordable way to test lead in water levels? I want to test my tap water at various times and spouts (hot, cold, shower, etc) but all of the at home kits seem to be focused on testing lead paint and physical/dry items vs water testing. Or if I need to send results in to a lab are there any affordable ones out there that are recommended?


If you're in the US I'd start with https://www.epa.gov/dwlabcert/contact-information-certificat...

Clicking on my state brought me to my state's Department of Health website, whose Public Health Laboratory offers a send-in water lead test for $20.


I know it's pretty unlikely you're in NYC, but in case anyone is:

https://www1.nyc.gov/content/leadfree/pages/request-water-te...


I can't speak to how rigorous they are but searching Amazon for "water test kit" shows a lot of results. I used some to test my own water for lead, pesticides, etc.

Though I'd want a lab test to be sure.


I've done this but it was with local labs. Depending where you are, there might be some in your area.


Check out gosimplelab.com




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