Lead Water RDT Test (UKAS Laboratory Test)

Description

This Lead laboratory test is ideal to check for leaching of lead from a lead pipe or lead solder. It includes 2 separate tests:

• A 1 litre sample taken for the first draw (let water sit in the pipe for a few hours)
• A smaller second sample bottle taken after the pipe has been flushed

The results of both water samples can be compared to each other to see if there is lead leaching into the water from either a lead pipe or a lead solder*.

Arranging a laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis:

• UKAS certified laboratory results for Lead in 5 easy steps
• Includes everything required to carry out the test
• Simply collect the water sample and post it to our laboratory for expert analysis
• Results available within 10-14 working days after returning the water sample
• Ideal for home & business use including landlords, private homes & offices, hotels, care homes, healthcare premises, eduction sector, farm premises and property management

The lab test results are presented in μg/l Pb (microgram/litre). The UK maximum contaminant level for Lead in tap water set by DWI/DEFRA is 10µg/l (= 0.01mg/l = 0.01ppm) – so the test results can easily be compared with the maximum contaminant guidelines.

Suitable for: The test measures total dissolved lead in very small increments, the minimum detection limit is 0.09µg/l.

Results: The test measures total dissolved lead in very small increments. *Please note, we will provide the test results only but no interpretation/analysis of the results.

The kit for laboratory analysis contains:

• Step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water samples
• Sample bottles to take the water sample
• Analysis by an UKAS accredited laboratory
• Insulated & pre-paid return packaging**

How to use:  Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you water sample bottles and instructions. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used in the order) within 10-14 working days of posting the water sample.

If you are planning on returning samples at different times/to different drop off locations, then please place separate orders.

**Collection is Mon – Friday between 8am and 6pm. The collection should be booked 48 hours in advance. Late cancellation of the collection or Nothing to Collect incurs a fee of £100.

Water sample to be returned within 7 weeks of despatch date (unless otherwise agreed).

Please note:

• We require a full water sample to be able to perform the test. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met.
• Missing or incomplete paperwork & bottle labelling may delay the sample being analysed and may incur an admin fee of £10 (ex VAT) as it causes additional administrative work. We recommend taking a photo of sample paperwork so that a record is kept.
• For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available.
• All sample bottles to be returned together. No further analysis is available for samples returned at a later date than the first batch and no refunds are given – only the first batch will be analysed. If you are planning on returning samples at different times/to different drop off locations, then please place separate orders.
• Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.
• This service is only available for UK customers. If you are looking to place an order from another country, please contact us.
• We can not take any responsibility for delayed or failed delivery of the samples to the laboratory for analysis. When samples are not analysed on time or analysis has failed, we can not be made liable for any costs relating to sample collection (ie travel cost etc) or any other costs relating to the failed or delayed analysis.
• Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.