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Test your water for decisions that matter

Water chemistry is local and varies from one well or tap to the next. For any decision that affects health, safety, or legal compliance — whether your water is safe to drink, or whether it contains lead, bacteria or nitrates — a certified drinking-water laboratory is the only reliable answer. Home test strips and TDS meters are useful for a rough picture, not for a health or legal conclusion. If you have a health concern you believe is linked to your water, talk to a doctor; for compliance, use a state-certified lab.

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