Lead & Copper Check
Tests for lead and copper that leach from older pipes, solder, and fixtures.
$60.00Ships to your door
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The Lead & Copper Check measures lead and copper in your tap water - metals that usually come not from the well itself but from your home's plumbing. Older homes with copper pipes joined by lead solder, brass fixtures, or lead service lines are most at risk, and corrosive (low-pH) well water makes leaching worse. Lead is especially dangerous for infants and young children, with no safe level of exposure. Because the metal comes from the plumbing, a first-draw sample from your tap is the right way to measure what you actually drink. This kit gives you precise lead and copper levels.
What it tests for
- Lead (reported in parts per billion)
- Copper (reported in mg/L)
- A first-draw tap sample reflecting real exposure from plumbing
Why it matters
Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe exposure level, and it is particularly harmful to the developing brains of infants and children. Because lead and copper leach from household plumbing rather than the aquifer, a well's source-water test will not catch them - only a tap sample will. If levels are elevated, flushing, fixture replacement, or a certified filter can reduce exposure.
Who it is for: Best for homes built before 1990, any home with copper plumbing or brass fixtures, and households with infants, young children, or anyone pregnant. Especially important if your water is corrosive or you have measured a low pH.
How home sampling works
No technician visit required. You collect the sample yourself in a few minutes and mail it to the lab.
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Order online
Choose your test and check out. Your kit ships to your door with everything you need to collect a sample at home.
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Collect your sample
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the kit to fill the sample bottles straight from your tap or wellhead. It takes just a few minutes.
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Mail it back
Drop the prepaid package in the mail. Your sample is sent directly to the certified lab for analysis.
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Get clear results
You receive an easy-to-read report explaining what was found, how it compares to drinking-water guidelines, and what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
- Why test at the tap instead of the well?
- Lead and copper usually come from your home's plumbing - pipes, solder, and fixtures - not the aquifer. A first-draw sample from the tap measures what you actually drink, which is what matters for health.
- Which homes are most at risk for lead?
- Homes built before 1990, those with copper pipes joined by lead solder, brass fixtures, or lead service lines. Corrosive (low-pH) water increases leaching from any of these.
- What if my lead level is high?
- Use only cold, flushed water for drinking and cooking, avoid it for infant formula, and consider replacing fixtures or installing a certified lead-reduction filter. Address corrosive water at the source and retest.
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Order the Lead & Copper Check and get clear, lab-backed results with guidance on exactly what to do next.
Order this test$60.00
Water tests are fulfilled and analyzed by SimpleLab and its Tap Score certified laboratory network. DrillerDB helps you order the right test for your well; lab analysis and reporting are provided by SimpleLab.