Lead & Drinking Water Testing
Sampling of drinking water from your taps for lead and other common contaminants, analyzed by a laboratory, for homes, rentals and real estate transactions.
- NJ-licensed Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor
- Certified asbestos inspector
- Accredited-laboratory analysis
What the inspection includes
Tap sampling
First-draw and flushed samples collected from the taps you use.
Laboratory analysis
Samples sent for analysis with chain-of-custody documentation.
Well and municipal water
Testing for private wells and public water connections.
Clear results
Results reported for each sample and explained in plain language.
Inside the inspection
Good times to call us
- Older plumbing or a possible lead service line
- Private well water
- Buying or selling a home
- Children or pregnant residents
From request to results in four steps
- 01
Request an inspection
Book online, call or text. Tell us what you're seeing and upload photos.
- 02
On-site inspection
A visual assessment, moisture readings, XRF or sampling as the job requires.
- 03
Laboratory analysis
Samples are sent to an accredited laboratory with chain-of-custody records.
- 04
Report and next steps
You get documented findings and a clear explanation of what they mean.
What happens after the visit
Laboratory analysis
Water samples are collected in laboratory-supplied containers and analyzed by a laboratory.
Your written report
Results are reported for each sample point so you can see which taps or fixtures were tested and what was found.
Water Quality Testing
Laboratory testing of drinking water from private wells and municipal connections, including lead in drinking water, for homes, rentals and property transactions.
Sample collection
Samples collected from the taps or well you specify, in laboratory-supplied containers.
Lead in drinking water
First-draw and flushed samples to see whether plumbing contributes lead to your water.
Laboratory analysis
Analysis by a laboratory for the parameters you request.
Clear results
Results by sample point with a plain-language summary.
Common questions
Why first-draw samples?
Water that sits in pipes overnight shows the highest lead levels your plumbing can contribute.
Do you test wells?
Yes, we collect samples from private wells as well as municipal connections.
Local inspectors, one direct line per state
All 21 counties, from Bergen and Hudson to Cape May. Headquartered in East Rutherford.
(732) 242-1042New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland and surrounding communities.
(347) 908-5114Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Lehigh counties.
(215) 917-7448Ready to book lead & drinking water testing?
Choose your services, describe the property, upload photos and pick a preferred time. We’ll confirm your appointment personally.
Lead Testing
Lead Water Testing
Prime Environmental NJ LLC provides professional lead water testing services for residential and commercial properties throughout East Rutherford and surrounding New Jersey communities. Older plumbing systems, lead pipes, solder, fixtures, and aging water lines may allow lead contamination to enter the drinking water supply inside homes, apartments, schools, restaurants, offices, and commercial buildings. Our lead water testing services help homeowners, landlords, tenants, businesses, and property managers better understand the quality of their water by collecting professional water samples and submitting them to certified laboratories for analysis. Many clients request lead water testing after purchasing older homes, replacing plumbing components, experiencing water quality concerns, or wanting to ensure safer drinking water conditions for families, employees, tenants, and occupants throughout the property.
Drinking Water Quality Evaluation
Stay Protected
Clean Water Starts With Professional Testing.
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Test your property for Lead in your drinking water
Know exactly what is happening to your house.
Our Work
At Prime Environmental NJ LLC, our lead water testing and drinking water quality evaluation services are focused on helping homeowners, landlords, tenants, businesses, schools, restaurants, offices, contractors, and property managers better understand the quality and safety of their drinking water throughout East Rutherford and surrounding New Jersey communities. Many older homes and commercial buildings throughout New Jersey may contain aging plumbing systems, lead pipes, solder joints, brass fixtures, corroded water lines, or outdated plumbing materials that can allow lead contamination to enter the water supply. Lead in drinking water is often impossible to see, smell, or taste without proper environmental testing, which is why professional water analysis is important for identifying potential contamination concerns inside residential and commercial properties.
Our work begins with professional drinking water evaluations where we collect water samples from kitchens, bathrooms, sinks, faucets, refrigerators, commercial fixtures, and other water sources throughout the property. Water samples are carefully collected using professional environmental procedures before being submitted to certified laboratories for analysis. Our testing helps evaluate possible lead contamination associated with aging plumbing systems, deteriorating pipes, water line corrosion, older fixtures, and environmental conditions that may affect drinking water quality inside the building. Many clients request lead water testing after purchasing older homes, replacing plumbing systems, renovating properties, noticing water discoloration, experiencing plumbing problems, or wanting to ensure safer drinking water conditions for families, tenants, employees, and building occupants.
Lead contamination inside drinking water can become a serious concern when older plumbing materials begin breaking down or corroding over time. Aging lead service lines, lead solder connections, corroded pipes, outdated plumbing fixtures, and older building infrastructure may contribute to elevated lead levels within the water system. Properties built decades ago are often more likely to contain older plumbing materials that may increase the risk of lead exposure through drinking water, especially when water remains stagnant in pipes for extended periods or when corrosion affects aging plumbing systems throughout the building.
Prime Environmental NJ LLC helps property owners better understand how lead contamination may affect water quality conditions within residential and commercial buildings. Many people are unaware that lead in drinking water may still exist even when the water appears clear and clean. Because lead contamination is not always visible, laboratory analysis and professional environmental testing are important steps in properly evaluating drinking water safety. Our environmental reports provide laboratory findings, water sampling information, and professional documentation to help clients better understand water quality conditions throughout the property.
Protecting drinking water quality begins with identifying potential contamination concerns and understanding the condition of the plumbing system serving the property. Many property owners choose lead water testing to help evaluate older homes, apartment buildings, schools, childcare facilities, restaurants, commercial properties, and rental units where aging plumbing systems may create concerns about water quality and lead exposure. Flushing stagnant water, replacing deteriorated plumbing materials, maintaining plumbing systems, and performing routine environmental testing may help reduce potential water quality concerns and improve overall indoor environmental conditions within the property.
At Prime Environmental NJ LLC, we are committed to providing professional lead water testing, reliable environmental sampling, accurate laboratory analysis, dependable reporting, and honest communication throughout every project we perform. Whether helping homeowners evaluate older plumbing systems, assisting landlords with water quality concerns, testing drinking water after renovations, or providing environmental evaluations for residential and commercial properties, our goal is always to help clients better understand their water quality conditions and support cleaner, safer indoor environments throughout New Jersey.