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| Testing for the presence of lead in water has become a major news story in recent years. Water surveys in large, densely populated cities such as Washington, DC have reported alarmingly high levels of lead in public drinking water supplies. Authorities have determined that the sources of lead include old lead service lines, old metal water pipes in homes, old fixtures containing lead, and even the nozzles/aerators on faucets in homes. The United States Environmental Protection Agency set the limit for lead in drinking water at 15ppb. Simple test kits for lead in water exist and water professionals all across the country urge homeowners to take an interest in their drinking water's quality and test for lead at least once a year. |
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03/10/2010: For those who would like a definition of pH and an explanation of why testing for pH matters, take a look at one of our previous blog entries: “Testing for pH Levels and Why pH Matters“.
Since we have not, as of yet, posted a blog entry specifically about alkalinity, we figure we will take care [...] read more!
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