{"product_id":"pro-lab-natural-drain-and-septic-tank-treatment-copy","title":"Pro-Lab – Water quality test","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRO-LAB® Water Quality Test Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Pro-Lab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a well-known fact that man-made chemicals, which entered widespread use after World War II, have long been polluting the surface waters we rely on for drinking. For decades, these substances have been leaching through soil layers, contaminating our underground drinking water sources as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperts believe that toxins in our drinking water represent one of the greatest threats to human health, potentially contributing to cancer, heart disease, and lead poisoning. These chronic conditions often result from the long-term absorption of harmful substances in the body. Furthermore, water contaminants do not only affect our health; they can also corrode plumbing, stain laundry and household surfaces, and alter the taste of food and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Water Quality?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater quality is defined by the level of contaminants present in drinking water. If these levels remain within acceptable limits, the water is considered safe for consumption. However, even if your water looks and tastes good, it may not be safe to drink if contaminants exceed acceptable thresholds. Therefore, it is essential to know the specific types and concentrations of substances in your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Do I Know if My Water is Contaminated?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure the safety of your water, you must test it. With the \u003cb\u003ePro-Lab Home Water Quality Test Kit\u003c\/b\u003e, any user can easily test their water at home or in the workplace for chlorine, nitrates, nitrites, iron, and copper, as well as water hardness, pH, and total alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast \u0026amp; Reliable:\u003c\/b\u003e Each test takes less than 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Test strips are of laboratory quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurately measures tap water, well water, rainwater, and spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance Tool:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for checking the efficiency of home water filtration systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e It is recommended to test your water every 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Inside the Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes \u003cb\u003e4 individually wrapped, lab-quality test strips\u003c\/b\u003e in a clear zip-lock bag:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaterWorks™ 5-in-1:\u003c\/b\u003e A single strip that tests 5 parameters at once (Total Hardness, Total Chlorine, Free Chlorine, Total Alkalinity, and pH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIron Test:\u003c\/b\u003e A dedicated strip to detect iron levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopper Test:\u003c\/b\u003e A dedicated strip to detect copper levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrate \u0026amp; Nitrite Test:\u003c\/b\u003e A strip to detect nitrogen-based contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus Guides:\u003c\/b\u003e Instructions on how to perform two additional tests at home without strips (for Iron Bacteria and Hydrogen Sulfide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Sensitivity Levels:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 425 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Chlorine:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 10 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Chlorine:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 10 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Alkalinity:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 240 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.2 – 8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIron:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 5 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopper:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 5 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrates:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 50 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrites:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 – 5 ppm \u003ci\u003e(ppm = parts per million)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Parameters Explained:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e Measures dissolved minerals (calcium and magnesium). 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