What Buyers Should Know About Testing Water for Lead Before Closing
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For home buyers, testing for lead in water is a critical step because it is not included in a standard home inspection. Since lead is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, professional testing is the only way to confirm its presence. Why You Should Consider Testing How to Get Your Water Tested Since standard […]
A Brooklyn Guide to Testing Water for Lead in Brownstones
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For many, owning or renting a brownstone in Brooklyn is the ultimate NYC dream. From the tree-lined streets of Park Slope to the historic charm of Bed-Stuy, these architectural gems offer character that modern high-rises simply cannot replicate. However, the same history that makes these homes beautiful—many were built in the late […]
Why Children and Lead Should Never Be an Afterthought
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT As parents, caregivers, and guardians, we spend a massive amount of time worrying about our children’s safety. We obsess over car seat ratings, research the safest organic foods, monitor screen time, and scout the best neighborhoods for schools. Yet, there is one critical environmental health threat that often falls into the category […]
A Manhattan Parent’s Guide to Testing Water for Lead in Apartments
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Living in Manhattan offers a lifestyle like nowhere else—the energy, the culture, the proximity to world-class parks, and the historic charm of pre-war architecture. However, that historic charm often comes with a set of modern concerns for parents. Whether you are living in a classic brownstone in the Upper West Side, a […]
How to Test Water for Lead Without Letting Fear Take Over
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The headlines are enough to stop anyone in their tracks: “Lead found in local water supply.” It is a phrase that triggers an immediate, visceral reaction. We rely on tap water for everything—from the first cup of coffee in the morning to the water we use to boil pasta for dinner—and the […]
Why Testing Water for Lead Still Matters in Older Homes
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Older homes have character, history, and details that newer construction often cannot match. From original woodwork to solid masonry, brownstone fronts, plaster walls, and classic layouts, many families choose older homes because they feel established and full of personality. But older homes can also come with hidden systems that are not easy […]
A Parent’s Guide to Testing Water for Lead
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For parents, few concerns feel more personal than the safety of the water children drink every day. Water is used for baby formula, cooking pasta, brushing teeth, filling school bottles, making oatmeal, and countless small routines that rarely get questioned until something raises concern. Lead in drinking water is one of those […]
Why Many NYC Residents Test Their Water for Lead
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT New York City is known for having one of the most carefully managed public water systems in the country, but many residents still have questions about the water that comes out of their own faucets. Those questions are especially common in older apartments, brownstones, townhouses, multifamily buildings, and properties with unknown plumbing […]