Do you live in a house built before 1986? Yes? Then you might have lead pipes, solder, or fixtures. Congratulations—you’ve inherited a vintage plumbing problem.
But don’t guess. Test your water. You can grab a home test kit at the hardware store for like $20. Or call your local water utility—they’ll often test it for free, because they don’t want you getting litigious.
If the test shows lead levels above 15 parts per billion, it’s time for action. That’s the EPA’s “hey, maybe stop drinking this” threshold. And no, that’s not the same as “one drop of lead is a superfood.” It means do something now.
