There might be lead in your water.
Here's what to do about it.
You commented LEAD. Three ways forward — pick yours. (And below: why lead is different from every other contaminant on this list.)
Check it yourself
A home lead test kit shows whether lead is present in your water. If it detects lead, it's almost certainly there. A useful first step — but not as precise as a lab.
- Results in minutes
- Shows presence/absence, not exact levels
- If positive, take it seriously
A home test is a screening tool — a positive result is reliable, but a negative doesn't guarantee absence. For exact levels, a lab test is the only way.
Get the right filter
There is no risk-free level of lead — so the goal is to get it out entirely. How depends on where the lead is coming from: your pipes, your fittings, or both. A few questions and we'll help you figure out the right fix.
- Change the pipes (permanent fix)
- Or install a lead-certified filter (immediate fix)
- Backed by AquaStandard
Send it to a lab
The only way to get an exact lead level in parts per billion. If your home test came back positive — or if you just want certainty — this is the real answer.
- Exact lead level in ppb
- Confirms whether you're above or below limits
- Certified, citable results
Lead doesn't come from the water. It comes from your pipes.
Here's the part most people miss: your water can leave the treatment plant perfectly clean and still pick up lead on the way to your glass. Old pipes, solder joints, brass fittings — anything between the street and your tap that contains lead can leach it into the water, especially if the water sits in the pipes overnight.
This is why utility reports can show "no lead detected" and your tap can still have it. The contamination happens after the test point. The only way to know is to test the water that actually comes out of your faucet — not the water at the plant.
There is no risk-free level of lead. Period.
Unlike chlorine or hardness, lead doesn't have a "risk-free zone." Every major health authority agrees: the only truly risk-free amount is zero. The limits that exist aren't health targets — they're what regulators decided was practical to achieve. Tap each one to see how they compare.
Lead accumulates in the body over time. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable — even low levels can affect brain development. This isn't a comfort issue like taste or smell. This is the one you don't want to guess on.
Imagine knowing — really knowing — that your water is clean.
No more wondering every time you fill a bottle for your kid. No more "is it fine? probably fine." Just tested, confirmed, handled — and a weight off your mind you didn't realize you were carrying. That peace of mind is one step away.
AquaStandard
Filter recommendations here are backed by AquaStandard — expert water filtration in Armenia since 2009. They exclusively represent leading European brands, with engineers trained in Europe and deep, specialized knowledge in filtration. The kind of quality you want behind something running in your home every day.
Visit AquaStandard →Quick answers
Is there a risk-free level of lead in drinking water?
No major health authority considers any level of lead in drinking water truly risk-free. The WHO guideline of 10 µg/L is provisional and explicitly not health-based — they say concentrations should be kept as low as reasonably practical. The EU is moving to 5 µg/L by 2036.
Where does lead in tap water come from?
Lead typically enters water after it leaves the treatment plant — through old lead pipes, lead solder on copper joints, or brass fittings in your building's plumbing. The water itself may leave the plant clean, but pick up lead on the way to your tap.
How accurate is a home lead test kit?
A home lead test kit is a useful screening tool — if it detects lead, there is almost certainly lead present. However, a negative result does not guarantee absence. For exact levels in parts per billion, a lab test is the only way.
Can a filter remove lead from water?
Yes. Reverse osmosis systems and certain certified carbon filters can reduce lead to very low levels. For drinking water, an under-sink RO system is the most common solution. For whole-house protection, a point-of-entry system with UV and filtration is an option.
Why trust this? I'm testing tap water across every marz in Armenia, publicly, and comparing results against Armenian, EU, and WHO standards. Risk assessments stay free, always. I only recommend what I'd actually use myself.