First, check the age of your home. If it was built before 1986, you probably have some lead solder or pipes. If it was built before 1950, you almost definitely have lead service lines. This isn’t a judgment call—it’s just history. Old homes have character, and old pipes have lead.
Second, get your water tested. You can buy an affordable test kit at a hardware store or contact your local health department. Some even offer free tests. It’s like checking the tire pressure on your car—takes ten minutes and can save you from a slow, invisible flat tire on your health.
And if you have kids or a baby? Test immediately. Why risk it? Kids’ growing brains absorb lead four to five times more efficiently than adult brains. That’s not fear-mongering—that’s biology wearing a very serious face.
High Levels Of Lead In Water at Jared White blog
