Comprehensive Metals Homeowners Package
Test:
The water testing parameters include Arsenic (As), which is associated with skin and circulatory effects and increased cancer risk; Lead (Pb), which is especially harmful to child development and associated with reduced IQ and kidney damage; Iron (Fe), where high levels may affect taste and stain fixtures, and very high exposure can affect the liver and heart; and Manganese (Mn), where elevated exposure can affect neurological function, especially in infants. Additionally, Copper (Cu) can cause gastrointestinal distress and prolonged high exposure may affect the liver or kidneys; Antimony (Sb) high exposure may affect blood cholesterol, blood sugar, liver, and kidney function; Barium (Ba) high levels may affect blood pressure, heart rhythm, muscles, kidneys, liver, breathing, and the gastrointestinal system; Beryllium (Be) is associated with chronic beryllium disease, lung cancer, skin rashes, and allergic reactions; and Cadmium (Cd) can damage the kidneys, lungs, and bones and is associated with increased cancer risk. Finally, Chromium (Cr) includes hexavalent chromium which is toxic and carcinogenic, while trivalent chromium is less toxic but can still cause problems at high levels; Nickel (Ni) can cause allergic reactions and respiratory or gastrointestinal effects with some compounds associated with cancer risk; Selenium (Se) is essential in small amounts but excessive exposure can cause selenosis, including hair and nail loss, skin, gastrointestinal, and neurological effects; and Thallium (Tl) exposure can affect hair, the nervous system, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems, with chronic exposure causing severe neurological and reproductive effects.
Issues Addressed
Potential metal exposure from natural geology, aging plumbing, corrosion, nearby industrial activity, or other source-water conditions. The panel also addresses metals associated with staining, taste and household water-quality concerns.
Why Test?
This package is a dedicated metals screen for homeowners concerned about multiple metals in drinking water. It is especially useful for private wells, older plumbing, or properties near industrial or mineral-rich areas, providing one focused panel for arsenic, lead, iron, manganese, copper, antimony, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, nickel, selenium and thallium.
Test:
The water testing parameters include Arsenic (As), which is associated with skin and circulatory effects and increased cancer risk; Lead (Pb), which is especially harmful to child development and associated with reduced IQ and kidney damage; Iron (Fe), where high levels may affect taste and stain fixtures, and very high exposure can affect the liver and heart; and Manganese (Mn), where elevated exposure can affect neurological function, especially in infants. Additionally, Copper (Cu) can cause gastrointestinal distress and prolonged high exposure may affect the liver or kidneys; Antimony (Sb) high exposure may affect blood cholesterol, blood sugar, liver, and kidney function; Barium (Ba) high levels may affect blood pressure, heart rhythm, muscles, kidneys, liver, breathing, and the gastrointestinal system; Beryllium (Be) is associated with chronic beryllium disease, lung cancer, skin rashes, and allergic reactions; and Cadmium (Cd) can damage the kidneys, lungs, and bones and is associated with increased cancer risk. Finally, Chromium (Cr) includes hexavalent chromium which is toxic and carcinogenic, while trivalent chromium is less toxic but can still cause problems at high levels; Nickel (Ni) can cause allergic reactions and respiratory or gastrointestinal effects with some compounds associated with cancer risk; Selenium (Se) is essential in small amounts but excessive exposure can cause selenosis, including hair and nail loss, skin, gastrointestinal, and neurological effects; and Thallium (Tl) exposure can affect hair, the nervous system, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems, with chronic exposure causing severe neurological and reproductive effects.
Issues Addressed
Potential metal exposure from natural geology, aging plumbing, corrosion, nearby industrial activity, or other source-water conditions. The panel also addresses metals associated with staining, taste and household water-quality concerns.
Why Test?
This package is a dedicated metals screen for homeowners concerned about multiple metals in drinking water. It is especially useful for private wells, older plumbing, or properties near industrial or mineral-rich areas, providing one focused panel for arsenic, lead, iron, manganese, copper, antimony, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, nickel, selenium and thallium.