Collection: Lead

Protect your family from toxic lead exposure with Detekt's professional-grade lead test kits. Our home lead testing solutions detect dangerous lead contamination in drinking water, painted surfaces, toys, and household items—delivering lab-accurate results in just 10 minutes without expensive laboratory fees.

Complete Lead Testing for Water & Surfaces

Whether you need a lead water test for your tap or well water, a lead swab test for painted surfaces, or a comprehensive toxic lead test for your entire home, Detekt provides the same technology trusted by EPA professionals. Each DIY lead test kit detects lead at levels as low as 5ppb—below the EPA action level of 15ppb.

Our lead testing collection helps homeowners, parents, renters in older buildings, and health-conscious families identify hidden lead hazards. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, while aging pipes can leach lead into drinking water. With rapid results and no technical expertise required, you can test your home lead environment confidently.

Explore Our Complete Home Safety Testing Range

Looking for comprehensive home safety testing? Detekt offers a full range of DIY test kits. Test your drinking water quality with our water purity test kits, or detect harmful microorganisms using our bacteria test kits. Concerned about indoor air? Explore our mold test kits and air quality testing solutions. We also offer radon gas detection kits and algae toxin testing for ponds and lakes. All products designed and manufactured in Austin, TX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a lead test kit detect?

A home lead test kit detects toxic lead in drinking water, painted surfaces, ceramics, toys, and household items. Detekt's lead test kits identify contamination at levels as low as 5ppb, which is more sensitive than the EPA action level of 15ppb, helping protect your family from lead poisoning.

How do I test my water for lead at home?

Testing for lead is simple with our DIY water test kit. Collect a water sample from your tap, follow the included instructions, and read your results within 10 minutes. No mailing samples or waiting weeks—get lab-grade accuracy at home with 99% reliability.

When should I test my home for lead?

Test your home if it was built before 1978, after plumbing repairs, when moving into a new residence, or if you have young children. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children under 6 and pregnant women. Annual drinking water test checks are recommended for older homes.

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Rainwater off your roof is non-potable water, but after a quick test, this customer found that the water is fairly clean and is now less concerned about using it for more than just watering plants.

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This customer was urged by family to test their antique furniture for lead paint. The tests came back positive on multiple areas. They took steps to remediate before grandkids spent time in the home - now it's safe for all.

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This customer was concerned about their daughter's dorm room at a Texas university. After simple testing with the mold test kit, the results were positive for Fusarium and Penicilium, both harmful molds. Remediation is undergoing.

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This customer was testing for toxic blue-green algae in Zion National Park after concerns of dangerous levels were reported. It was positive for blue-green algae and a warning was posted. The Detekt algae test kits are trusted by EPA professionals.

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Kitchens are one of the most used places in our home, and the most likely for germs. Not all cleaners are made equal, and as this customer found, some places in her kitchen were hot spots for bacteria, while others were completely clean. Now, her focus can be targeted to those areas, and her family will benefit.

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Take your tests on the go. Our kits can be used in the home or apartment, schools, offices, RVs, or even to test recreational water sources. Trust the same technology municipalities use to keep our water clean.

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9 million homes in the US still drink tap water that comes from lead pipes. This customer tested their water to ensure there was no lead. The Detekt lead water test is the most sensitive test on the market - because any lead is bad for you.

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