Test for lead in your drinking water (above or below 5ppb).
- Quick, Disposable Test Strip: Add water, wait 8 minutes – it’s that simple. No need for extra tools or chemicals.
- Detects Lead Below EPA Levels: Uncover dissolved lead in your drinking water.
- Most Sensitive Rapid Test: Detect lead at less than 5 parts per billion.
Lead in drinking water is mostly caused by lead pipes especially in
houses built prior to the 1930s. The lead concentration is normally
higher when the water is softer, ie. has a lower pH. When lead enters
the body it can cause damage to the central nervous system as well as
cause developmental harm especially in children and infants,
neurological and kidney damage. Once lead has entered the body it is
released very slowly, which means ongoing exposure will cause a build up
of lead in the body.
The amount of lead in water caused by lead piping is greater when the
water has been sitting in the pipe for a while, ie. in the first water
of the morning. It is therefore important to let the water run to flush
the pipe before using it. Because lead levels in the water can vary
throughout the day, it is recommended to test your drinking water more
than once – ideally throughout one day whenever you use your water for
consumption.
The UK maximum contaminant level for lead in tap water set by DWI/DEFRA is 10µg/l or 10ppb (= 0.01mg/l = 0.01ppm).
Suitable for: drinking water, including water from taps
Total test time: approx. 15 minutes
Indicator: Presence / Absence at 5ppb (parts per billion)
The kit contains: foil packet contains a test strip for lead, instructions, test tube and a dropper pipette.