First Alert Drinking Water Test Kit (WT1)
Inexpensive DIY kit screening lead, bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, chlorine, pH, hardness.
- Category
- Water, PFAS & Lead
- Pricing
- ~$15-$30
- Tags
- DIY, lead, bacteria, pesticides
First Alert's WT1 is a low-cost at-home kit that screens for lead, bacteria, pesticides, nitrates/nitrites, chlorine, pH, and hardness via color-match strips and a bacteria vial. A quick screening option from a well-known home-safety brand.
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