The Environmental Protection Agency maximum contaminant level goal (MGLC) for Lead is Zero (0.000 mg/L or 0.0 ppm). How much is in your water?
The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level goal for lead in drinking water at zero because lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health even at low exposure levels. Lead is persistent, and it can bioaccumulate in the body over time.
Even low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:
- Behavior and learning problems
- Lower IQ and hyperactivity
- Slowed growth
- Hearing problems
The EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agree that there is no known safe level of lead in a child's blood.
Simple three step process to insure the safety of your water:
- Receive sample vial pre-filled with a stabilizing solution.
- Fill the remainder with water from the source you want to test (Kitchen Tap, Refrigerator, Bathroom, or any other drinking source).
- Place the sample back in the box, and affix the pre-printed return label and get the results from a Accredited Laboratory using only the best analytical methods.
TestMyTap uses only National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accredited laboratories.
Extremely simple and accurate!
Received the package in just a few days. Followed the instructions which were simple. Filled the thing with water from my tap, sealed it and put the return label on the box and mailed it out. I received my results and while we did find elevated levels of lead, the were still under the limit. I will certainly now be using a filter for any drinking or cooking water!