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Old pipes can add what the source water never had.

Lead rarely comes from the source — it dissolves out of a home's own pipes, solder and brass fixtures. That's why the utility's report can't tell you what's in the water at your tap. The only way to know is to test your water.

What to test for

If your home predates the mid-1980s (or you're just not sure), the metals that leach from plumbing are the priority:

Lead (Pb) — no safe level; comes from pipes, solder and brass, not the source
Copper — leaches from newer plumbing and fittings; causes GI distress at higher levels
Other heavy metals — arsenic, chromium, iron, manganese and more
Bacteria & the basics — worth a baseline if you've never tested

Recommended tests

Where most people start.

Pick one, or take the quiz and we'll match you exactly.

Kit 01 · Metals

Heavy Metals Kit

$174/ kit

13 metals including lead, copper and arsenic — the older-home priority.

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Kit 02 · Metals & minerals

Metals & Minerals Kit

$249/ kit

Metals plus chloride and fluoride for the fuller mineral picture.

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Kit 03 · Everyday

Essentials Kit

$199/ kit

A well-rounded baseline: bacteria, nitrate, pH and hardness.

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For informational & screening purposes. Not a medical diagnosis.