WHY WATER TESTING MATTERS
You can’t always tell what’s in your water.
Lead and copper can enter drinking water through pipes, plumbing materials, fixtures, and corrosion.
Laboratory testing provides objective data to help homeowners, property professionals, facilities, consultants, and public water systems better understand what’s present in their drinking water.
Know what’s in the water before making decisions about it.
Independent Testing
Third-party measurement of lead and copper.
Low-Level Detection
Sensitive analysis using ICP-MS technology.
Clear Results
Results reported in µg/L (ppb).
Local Support
Direct access to IPA Laboratories’ technical team.
EPA METHOD 200.8
Trace-element analysis using ICP-MS
EPA Method 200.8 uses Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for the determination of trace elements in water.
The method enables sensitive measurement of lead and copper concentrations across a range of drinking-water sample types.
UNDERSTANDING LEAD & COPPER WATER TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Updates to the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule have strengthened requirements around identifying lead service lines, drinking-water sampling, monitoring, and public notification. These changes reinforce the importance of accurate laboratory testing to detect lead and copper in drinking water and provide reliable data for water systems, facilities, schools, property owners, and other stakeholders.
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
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