A significant source of many toxic elements
to which individuals are exposed may be in drinking water. There are serious
health problems associated with naturally elevated arsenic levels in drinking
water in different parts of the world. Lead is another potentially serious
drinking water problem as lead can be introduced into drinking water by old
pipes in homes or by old plumbing systems bringing water to houses.
Additional metals regulated by the EPA include aluminum, antimony, barium,
beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, mercury, nickel,
selenium, thallium, uranium and zinc. pH is an
important parameter to check because acidic water may cause corrosion in
water pipes and leach metals such as lead and copper into the water you drink.
To assure safe drinking water, you should test your water for these elements.
Q. Who should have this test performed?
A. Anyone concerned about their health and the water they drink. People with
well water or who reside in areas where problems with drinking water have
been reported. People with older homes or who live in older communities.
Q. My water is from a municipal water source. Should I test it?
A. Municipalities are required to test their water and should be able to
provide you with an analysis. However, home plumbing systems may contaminate
the water after it leaves the municipal treatment facility. Acidic water can
leach metals from pipes after it leaves the treatment plant.
Q. How do I order the test?
A. Contact us. Within 5 days, we will send you a prepaid sample collection
kit and detailed instructions on how to collect your sample and return it to
us via prepaid (U.S. only) USPS Priority Mail.
Q. How long does it take?
A. You will receive an easy to read report within 2 weeks of us receiving
the sample.
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