Why is lead and copper testing important?

Lead can pose significant health risks if too much of it enters your body. Lead builds up in the body over many years and can cause damage to the brain, red blood cells, and kidneys. The greatest risk is to young children and pregnant women. Amounts of lead that will not harm adults can slow the mental and physical development of growing bodies.

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1. Where does lead and copper found in drinking water come from?
2. How does lead and copper from pipes get into my drinking water?
3. Why is lead and copper testing important?
4. Does my home contain lead and copper?
5. Is there anything I can do to protect myself from high levels of lead or copper dissolved from my own plumbing?
6. How is the water in Southlake tested for lead and copper?
7. How were the sample sites for Southlake testing selected?
8. How can I access the results of lead and copper testing in Southlake?
9. Can I have my home tested for lead and copper?
10. What have Southlake’s lead and copper test results indicated about our water?