Heavy Metal Soil Test - Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic
Heavy Metals Test Package for Soil and Growing Media
This test package analyzes soil or growing media for the presence of four key heavy metals: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic. These elements can naturally occur in soil or result from industrial and agricultural pollution. Understanding their levels is essential for ensuring safe agricultural practices and protecting human health.
Why Test for Heavy Metals?
Certain plants act as bio-accumulators, drawing and storing heavy metals from the soil in a process called phytoremediation. While this can be beneficial for soil cleanup, it can also lead to contaminated crops if heavy metals are present in unsafe levels.
Potential Effects of Heavy Metals on Human Health:
- Lead: Impacts the brain and nervous system, potentially causing convulsions, behavioral disorders, and other neurological issues.
- Mercury: Affects the brain, thyroid, and kidneys, disrupting bodily functions.
- Cadmium: Can damage lungs and may increase the risk of lung cancer.
- Arsenic: Associated with various types of cancers.
Sources of Heavy Metal Contamination:
- Agricultural Pollution: Heavy metals can enter the soil through fertilizers, soil amendments, and pesticides.
- Industrial Pollution:
Common sources include:
- Mining and metal processing
- Power plants and petroleum combustion
- Plastics and textiles manufacturing
- Paper processing plants
- Nuclear power stations
Sample Submission:
- Minimum Sample Size Required: 1 cup of soil or growing media.
- Turnaround Time: Results available within up to 7 business days.
Why Choose This Test?
- Safety Assurance: Protect human health by identifying potentially harmful heavy metal levels in your soil or growing media.
- Improve Agricultural Practices: Ensure your soil is safe for growing crops and free from harmful contamination.
- Environmental Stewardship: Understand and mitigate pollution sources to protect ecosystems.
To learn more about heavy metal contamination and its effects, visit this resource.
Order your Heavy Metals Test Package today to safeguard your soil, crops, and community from heavy metal contamination!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We do close for major holidays, so we recommend ordering your testing and sending your sample early if a holiday is coming up. You can always reach us by email. Just send us a message at info@tpslab.com
- When will I get my results?
We understand that you need your results as soon as possible. That is why we make sure to begin processing your samples as soon as they arrive at our laboratory. When the results are ready, we will email them to the email address you provided on your submittal form. The list below will give you an idea of our usual turnaround times.
Soil Tests: 5-7 Business days
Water Tests: 5 - 7 Business days
Plants Tests: 24 - 48 Hours
Compost Tests: 7 - 14 Business days
Fertilizer Tests: 3 - 5 Business days
Heavy Metals Test: 7 - 14 Business days
We offer a rush option for an additional 50% of the testing cost, but we would encourage you to give yourself time to test before you get to a point where a rush is needed.
