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Lead & Copper Sampling Instructions

In 1 quart bottle

  • Let water sit undisturbed for 6 - 10 hours (do not to exceed 10 hours ).

  • The sample must be taken before using the household water, The best times are in the early morning or when returining from work.

  • At the kitchen (preferable) or bathroom (alternate) cold water tap, fill the 1 quart bottle with stagnant water. Do not run the water first, rinse the container, etc. before sampling.

  • Cap the bottle tightly.

  • Fill out all pertinent information on the Chain of Custody form.

  • Bring samples to laboratory immediately. Refrigerate samples to be held longer than one hour before delivery to lab. Samples must be delivered to lab within 24 hours of sampling.

  • Any samples received at the lab without payment of $37.00 will not be tested.

  • Payment must accompany your samples. Please enclose a check/money order for $37.00 (for each sample) made payable to: CNA Environmental Inc. If sample containers were mailed to you, please add a one-time shipping & handling fee of $5.00.

 

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