If you live in a home built before 1978, you’ve likely heard about the dangers of lead paint. But did you know that the paint itself isn’t the only hazard? Over time, lead paint breaks down into an invisible, toxic dust that settles on floors, window sills, and toys. If you recently tested your home …
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For many families, the safety of their home’s tap water is something taken for granted, until a concern about heavy metal contamination arises. While we often hear about lead or arsenic, cadmium is another toxic heavy metal that can quietly compromise drinking water quality. Understanding how cadmium enters your water supply and how to effectively …
After submitting a sample to our lab for lead testing, you may have questions about what your results actually mean. This guide will help you interpret your report based on the type of sample you submitted. Before getting into specific materials, it’s important to understand how lead becomes a health concern. How Lead Exposure …
If you suffer from headaches and are on a private well, you may question if your drinking water is at fault. This can be the case, especially if the water contains elevated levels of nitrates, heavy metals, bacteria, or chemical contaminants. The only way to know for sure if your water contains contaminants that can …
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“EPA-certified.” You’ll see that phrase everywhere when it comes to water testing, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, does it actually matter for your drinking water? The truth is, not all water testing is created equally. Two different labs can test the same sample and return different results. When those results are …
There are several methods to measure how likely a water source is to either cause scale or be corrosive. These are Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), Aggressive Index (AI), or Ryznar Stability Index (RSI). In this article we’ll explain what each one is, how they differ, and what it means for your home’s water quality. …
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When buying or remodeling a home, one of the biggest concerns of homeowners is lead paint. But how do you know if your home is at risk of having lead paint, how do you test for it, and what do those test results mean? What houses are most at risk? Lead paint was banned …
When Zinc is elevated in your drinking water, it can cause gastrointestinal distress. In this article we’ll cover what Zinc is, how it gets into your drinking water, what levels are dangerous, and how to test for it. Zinc in Drinking Water at a Glance: Health Effects: The most common negative effect of …
If My Drinking Water Has PFAS, Can I Cook With It? PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds used in a wide range of products, including waterproof clothing, non-stick cookware, and some food packaging. If PFAS is found in your drinking water, a common question is: can you still cook with it safely? Does …
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Overview of Glyphosate in Drinking Water Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that has been detected in water supplies in agricultural regions around the world. It is the active ingredient in many weed control products, including Roundup. Glyphosate can enter drinking water through runoff from treated fields into surface water or through leaching into groundwater. …
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