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Metals & Minerals Water Testing

A 35-analysis panel covering metals, minerals, selected inorganics, and calculated hardness or sodium-related values.

Scope35 Parameters
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What it measures

The metals, minerals, inorganics, and calculated values listed in this package.

Why homeowners choose it

When mineral character, corrosion questions, or a specific metal is the reason for testing.

What results can help explain

Results can help identify which listed metals or mineral measures deserve attention in the property context.

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Grains per gallon

Calculation
Technical details
Method
n/a
Unit
Grains
MDL
Not listed
RL
Not listed

Hardness (Ca,Mg)

Calculation
Technical details
Method
n/a
Unit
PPM
MDL
Not listed
RL
Not listed

Hardness (Total)

Calculation
Technical details
Method
n/a
Unit
PPM
MDL
Not listed
RL
Not listed

Sodium Adsorption Ratio

Calculation
Technical details
Method
n/a
Unit
Not listed
MDL
Not listed
RL
Not listed

Aluminum

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • May contribute to color, sediment, or treatment-performance concerns at some concentrations
  • Interpretation depends on the measured concentration, water chemistry, and applicable guidance

Common sources

Natural soil and rock weatheringIndustrial dischargeWater treatment coagulantsAcid rain
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0384
RL
0.05

Boron

Inorganics
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0558
RL
0.1

Calcium

Minerals
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0918
RL
0.1

Iron

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Metallic taste
  • Red/brown staining
  • Bacterial growth
  • Plumbing damage

Common sources

Natural depositsCorroding pipesWell casingsIndustrial contamination
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0466
RL
0.1

Lithium

Metals
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.011
RL
0.05

Magnesium

Minerals
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0584
RL
0.1

Phosphorus

Inorganics
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.134
RL
1

Potassium

Minerals
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.678
RL
1

Sodium

Minerals
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.903
RL
1

Strontium

Metals
Technical details
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.00645
RL
0.01

Titanium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Generally non-toxic
  • Lung irritation with particles
  • Skin irritation

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial processesPaint manufacturingAerospace industry
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0011
RL
0.05

Zinc

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Metallic taste
  • Gastrointestinal distress
  • Anemia
  • Immune system effects

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial dischargeGalvanized pipesMining activities
Method
EPA 200.7
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000934
RL
0.004

Antimony

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Skin irritation
  • Cancer risk

Common sources

Natural depositsMining operationsSmeltingFlame retardants
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
4.06E-05
RL
0.001

Arsenic

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Skin discoloration
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Cancer risk
  • Cardiovascular disease

Common sources

Natural geological depositsMining activitiesIndustrial processesAgricultural runoff
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000247
RL
0.001

Barium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nervous system damage

Common sources

Natural depositsDrilling fluidsPaint and plasticsIndustrial discharge
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000046
RL
0.001

Beryllium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Lung disease
  • Skin sensitization
  • Cancer risk
  • Immune system effects

Common sources

Natural depositsNuclear industryAerospace manufacturingElectronics industry
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
3.56E-05
RL
0.0004

Cadmium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Kidney damage
  • Bone disease
  • Cancer risk
  • Cardiovascular effects

Common sources

Corrosion of galvanized pipesIndustrial dischargeMiningFertilizers
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.00002
RL
0.0004

Chromium (Total)

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • A total chromium result does not distinguish trivalent chromium from hexavalent chromium
  • Follow-up speciation may be useful when the form of chromium matters

Common sources

Industrial dischargeLeather tanningElectroplatingNatural deposits
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000272
RL
0.002

Cobalt

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Heart problems
  • Thyroid effects
  • Lung disease
  • Skin allergies

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial processesMiningBattery manufacturing
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000258
RL
0.001

Copper

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Gastrointestinal distress
  • Liver damage
  • Kidney damage
  • Neurological effects

Common sources

Copper plumbingCorrosive waterIndustrial dischargeMining activities
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000491
RL
0.002

Lead

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Neurological damage
  • Developmental delays in children
  • High blood pressure
  • Kidney damage
  • Reproductive issues

Common sources

Old plumbing fixturesLead solderService linesWell pumps with lead components
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
7.45E-05
RL
0.001

Manganese

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Neurological effects
  • Metallic taste
  • Black/brown staining
  • Plumbing issues

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial dischargeLandfill leachateMining activities
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
6.74E-05
RL
0.001

Mercury

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Neurological damage
  • Kidney dysfunction
  • Developmental disorders
  • Tremors
  • Memory loss

Common sources

Industrial dischargeCoal combustionMining operationsDental amalgam
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.0005
RL
0.002

Molybdenum

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Gout-like symptoms
  • Kidney damage
  • Reproductive effects
  • Liver dysfunction

Common sources

Natural depositsMining operationsIndustrial processesSteel production
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000024
RL
0.001

Nickel

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Allergic reactions
  • Lung disease
  • Cancer risk
  • Dermatitis

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial dischargeElectroplatingStainless steel corrosion
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000054
RL
0.002

Selenium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Hair and nail loss
  • Numbness in fingers
  • Circulatory problems
  • Fatigue

Common sources

Natural depositsMiningOil refiningAgricultural drainage
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000269
RL
0.001

Silver

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Skin discoloration (argyria)
  • Eye discoloration
  • Organ damage
  • Neurological effects

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial dischargePhotographic processesElectronics manufacturing
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
3.96E-05
RL
0.002

Thallium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Hair loss
  • Nervous system damage
  • Kidney and liver damage
  • Death at high levels

Common sources

Natural depositsCoal combustionMetal smeltingElectronic waste
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
2.34E-05
RL
0.0004

Tin

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Gastrointestinal irritation
  • Anemia
  • Liver problems
  • Neurological effects

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial dischargeFood canningElectronics manufacturing
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
9.98E-05
RL
0.004

Uranium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Kidney toxicity
  • Cancer risk
  • Bone and liver damage
  • Reproductive effects

Common sources

Natural depositsMining operationsNuclear facilitiesPhosphate fertilizers
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.001
RL
0.002

Vanadium

Metals
Technical details

Can indicate

  • Respiratory irritation
  • Eye and skin irritation
  • Anemia
  • Kidney effects

Common sources

Natural depositsIndustrial processesOil combustionSteel production
Method
EPA 200.8
Unit
PPM
MDL
0.000244
RL
0.004

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Daisy Rezende, co-owner of Smart Home Inspects and specialist in mold, radon, and water quality inspections

About the Author – Daisy Rezende

Daisy Rezende is the co-owner of Smart Home Inspects and Smart Home Radon, where she specializes in radon, mold-related, and water quality inspection work. Her verified credentials include NRPP Radon Measurement Professional, Multi-Family Measurement Certificate (MFM), NRPP Soil Gas Mitigation Compliance Inspector, and Maryland water-sampler certification.

Her work focuses on clear measurement, careful documentation, and helping property owners and professionals understand the environmental information relevant to a property.

With a background that combines technical expertise and community leadership, Daisy brings clarity and professionalism to every inspection. Her mission is simple: to help clients understand their environment, protect their health, and make confident decisions about their properties.

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