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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:

There has been a lot of attention on lead in drinking water due to the cases in Flint Michigan and Chicago Illinois. So is this just an overblown issue or is lead a real problem? The answer is a yes, Lead is a big problem for many people living in older homes and neighborhoods. Have your water tested by a certified lab to ensure the health and safety of you and your family.

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...