Testing for lead

Lead usually enters water from a home's own plumbing — solder, service lines, older fixtures — after the water leaves the main. That's why the utility's numbers and your tap's number can differ.

How a meaningful lead test works

• First-draw sample — collected after water sat in the pipes (typically overnight), because that's when plumbing contact matters most
• Accredited laboratory analysis — reported as a value in µg/L (ppb), with the sampling date
• Some utilities offer free lead testing to customers — worth asking before paying

What the result unlocks

A measured value lets you match treatment with a certified lead-reduction claim for that exact use — filters and RO units are certified per contaminant, per model. Without a value, no product match is honest, and we won't make one.