Water Quality Testing Blog

In a significant move towards safeguarding public health, the Scottish government has recently implemented a new requirement for landlords to ensure that all water outlets are free from lead, effective March 1, 2024. This crucial step aims to protect residents from the potential dangers associated with lead exposure, emphasizing the importance of lead testing for drinking water and beyond.Why Lead … READ MORE

Although it is never found as a pure element; manganese is necessary for the production of steel, batteries, ceramics, pesticides, fertilizers and in dietary supplements. In this month's WQP magazine, Dr. Chad explains Manganese in detail from human metabolism to water quality. #WeHaveATestForThat … READ MORE

Flint, Mich., has so much toxic lead in children’s blood that a state of emergency is declared. This is an extreme case, but the problem of lead exposure among children is not a local Flint story. If you look at public health data, you begin to realize two things. The first is that it’s actually really hard to get good data on which kids do and don’t experience lead exposure, and which parents sho … READ MORE

From yesterday’s Chicago Tribune.Current sampling methods may not be detecting all the lead in Chicago tap water.“In a new round of water testing by the Environmental Protection Agency, half of the 29 Chicago homes visited yielded at least one sample containing more than 15 parts per billion of lead, a level that can trigger regulatory action if detected during routine screening.” The article cor … READ MORE

May’s Water Technology Magazine features an interview with our president Ivars on lead and how to educate customers.