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Chicago Lead Testing
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Suburban Laboratories has been in the news regarding the Chicago Public Schools lead testing program and testing home water for Chicago residents. CBS 2 News story originally aired 5/24/16:
Is Lead In Drinking Water a Big Problem?
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Be Aware of "Free Water Tests"
According to the Federal Trade Commission, fears about the purity of water have increased dramatically in recent years. Reports of leaking landfills, corroding lead pipes and crumbling gasoline storage tanks can paint a gloomy picture of toxic wastes, pesticides and other chemicals seeping into both ground water and wells. These fears, however, also create a perfect setting for unscrupulous salespeople to use scare tactics and fraudulent methods to sell unneeded and unnecessary water treatment devices. If you ever receive an offer at your home for a free water analysis, be aware that such offers are almost always part of a...