You don’t need a chemistry degree. Just head online or to a hardware store for a home lead test kit. They cost about ten bucks—cheaper than a pizza, and way more useful for your health.
Most kits work like a magic trick. You dip a swab in your water, wait a minute, and if it turns red or pink, you’ve got lead. It’s that straightforward, like a pregnancy test for your faucet.
But here’s a pro tip: not all kits are equal. Look for ones certified by the EPA or NSF International. Otherwise, you’re just guessing—and who wants to guess with their brain cells?
