Home safety
LeadDetector
LeadDetector helps homeowners, renters, parents and landlords find out whether lead is a problem and what to do next. It explains every way to test paint, water, dust, soil and household items, compares home kits, accredited labs and certified water filters, sets out what the CDC says about lead poisoning, and connects people with certified inspectors, risk assessors and labs.
At a glance
Lead testing for paint, water, household items, dust and soil, method by method
At a glance
Test kits and NSF-certified water filters compared on published facts
At a glance
Lead poisoning explained from CDC, NIH and EPA sources, with no medical advice
At a glance
Inspection requests and a growing directory of certified professionals and labs
Who reads it
Homeowners and renters in older homes, parents of young children, landlords, home buyers and renovators.
Partners we work with
- Certified lead inspectors, risk assessors and abatement firms
- Accredited laboratories and test-kit makers
- Water filter brands certified for lead reduction
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