Private well answer guide

Lead 5 ppb in Well Water: Is It Safe for a Child?

There is no known safe level of lead for children. A 5 ppb result should prompt source investigation, certified filtration or alternate water, and follow-up testing.

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What to test

Lead first-draw
Lead flushed
Copper
pH
Alkalinity

What to do next

Use bottled or certified filtered water for drinking and cooking for children and pregnancy.
Compare first-draw and flushed samples to identify plumbing contribution.
Test pH, copper, and alkalinity because corrosive water can leach metals.
Use filters certified for lead reduction and replace cartridges on schedule.

Common questions

Can lead come from a private well?

Lead often comes from household plumbing, brass fixtures, solder, pumps, or corrosive water rather than the aquifer itself.

Does boiling remove lead?

No. Boiling does not remove lead and can concentrate it as water evaporates.

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