Drinking Water Level 1 + Bacteria
The Drinking Water Level 1 + Bacteria test provides a detailed look at the water you and your family use every day. Whether your home relies on municipal water or a private well, testing can identify metals, bacteria, and other characteristics of your drinking water that may be particularly important when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and throughout childhood. Metals such as lead have been associated with reproductive and developmental effects, while other contaminants, including cadmium, may interfere with biological processes involved in reproductive health. The kit also measures water characteristics such as hardness and alkalinity, along with compounds related to water treatment, providing a more complete picture of the water coming from your tap.
Lead Dust Surface Wipe
Lead is one of the most extensively studied environmental exposures, particularly because of its effects on the developing brain and nervous system. Young children can be especially vulnerable because they frequently interact with floors and other surfaces and are more likely to transfer contaminated dust from their hands or objects into their mouths. Lead-containing dust can come from deteriorating or disturbed lead-based paint, contaminated soil tracked indoors, and other sources. A Lead Dust Surface Wipe provides a simple way to test frequently used areas of your home and identify potential sources of lead exposure that may otherwise be difficult to see.
VOC Air Exposure
The air inside your home is an important part of the environment you create for a growing family. The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Air Exposure test can be used in a nursery, child’s bedroom, recently renovated space, or anywhere else you are concerned about persistent indoor air pollution.
VOCs are chemicals that readily enter the air and can be released from paints, cleaning products, furniture, flooring, building materials, and other household sources. Infants and children can be particularly important to consider because they breathe more air relative to their body size than adults and their bodies are still developing. Exposure to some VOCs has been associated with respiratory and developmental health effects, while certain compounds, such as benzene, are known to have more serious health effects at sufficient levels of exposure. Measuring VOCs can help identify potential sources and guide practical steps to improve indoor air quality.
Mold & Fungus Surface Tape
Moisture, high humidity, and condensation can create conditions that allow mold to grow in the home, sometimes in places that are easy to overlook. A Mold & Fungus Surface Tape test can help identify common types of mold present on surfaces in areas where growth is suspected.
Understanding where mold is present can help you identify moisture problems and determine appropriate next steps. Addressing mold growth and, importantly, the underlying source of moisture can reduce exposure to mold particles and allergens that may irritate the respiratory system. This can be especially important in homes with infants and children or family members with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory sensitivities.
