How do you know if you have lead in your drinking water?

To find out whether your water is contaminated with lead, you can have the water tested by a lead evaluation service certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or by an EPA-approved state lead program. Call your local health department or either of the following numbers to get started:

EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791
National Lead Information Center 1-800-LEAD-FYI

Why should you test your water? Even if your water is purified by your water company, by the time it comes through your faucet, it may have accumulated lead from the pipes or solder. Don’t just wonder what’s in your water, get it tested!