Certified lead and copper water testing in Las Vegas. Homes built before 1986 are at highest risk. Lab-certified results and remediation recommendations.
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Lead and copper testing measures the concentration of these metals in your tap water. The test follows EPA protocol - a first-draw sample collected after water sits in pipes for at least 6 hours, plus a flushed sample after running the water. First-draw samples reveal what leaches from your plumbing during periods of non-use, like overnight. The EPA action level is 15 parts per billion for lead and 1.3 parts per million for copper.
Las Vegas homes built before 1986 may have lead solder joints, copper pipes that leach into standing water, or lead service lines connecting to the municipal main. The EPA's lead and copper action levels (15 ppb for lead, 1.3 ppm for copper) apply to public water systems, and the EPA's health goal for lead is zero, so testing tells you what is actually reaching your tap. Active Plumbing provides certified lead and copper water testing for homeowners, real estate transactions, and landlords across the Las Vegas Valley. Homes plumbed before 1986 carry higher risk, because lead solder was still permitted until the 1986 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments.
We collect first-draw samples following EPA 40 CFR 141 protocol, processed through a Nevada-certified laboratory. Results typically arrive within 5-7 business days. If elevated levels are detected, our licensed plumbers recommend targeted remediation-which may pair naturally with Water Softener Installation to reduce mineral-driven corrosion long-term.
Properties with sediment concerns may also benefit from Drain Cleaning as part of a full water quality assessment. We serve Henderson, North Las Vegas, and surrounding communities. Whether you're managing a rental or buying a pre-1986 home, accurate testing protects your household. Call Active Plumbing at (702) 438-3357 to schedule your test.
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We follow EPA-specified collection protocols that produce documented lab results you can share with agents, lenders, or tenants. Our plumbers understand the plumbing side - if your results show elevated levels, we can immediately assess the source and recommend the right fix, whether that is a whole-house filter, pipe replacement, or point-of-use treatment. We do not just test - we solve the problem.
Sample tap preparation, collection, and any follow-on repair are performed by Active Plumbing under Nevada State Contractors Board license #0047021. Analysis is run by a laboratory certified by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, and replacement parts meet the federal lead free standard.
Buyers sometimes want lead and copper testing for peace of mind or at a lender's request. We collect samples per EPA protocol and provide lab-certified results within 5-7 business days.
Children under 6 are most vulnerable to lead exposure. We test kitchen and bathroom taps where drinking and cooking water is drawn, and recommend filtration if levels are elevated.
Landlords may want documented water quality for tenants. We test multiple units efficiently and provide documentation for each.
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Older buildings with lead-bearing solder in copper joints, brass fixtures, or galvanized pipe. Owners test during due diligence, when a school or medical tenant asks for data, or when blue-green staining and pinhole leaks point to copper corrosion in very hard Valley water.
Water must sit in the pipes undisturbed for at least 6 hours before collection. We typically schedule early morning collection so the overnight stagnation period serves as the required standing time.
We collect 1 liter of water from the kitchen cold tap without flushing - this captures water that has been in contact with your pipes during the stagnation period. This is the sample that reveals lead and copper leaching.
After running the water for 2-3 minutes, we collect a second sample. Comparing first-draw to flushed results helps identify whether contamination is from your internal plumbing or the service line.
Samples go to a certified lab for ICP-MS analysis. Results typically return in 5-7 business days. We review results with you and recommend remediation if levels exceed EPA action limits.
Standard residential lead and copper testing costs $150 to $250 per sample location including certified lab analysis. Most homes need 1-2 locations tested (kitchen tap and primary bathroom). Real estate transaction packages with expedited results available for $300 to $400. If remediation is needed, point-of-use NSF-certified lead filters cost $150 to $300 installed. Whole-house filtration systems for lead removal range from $1,500 to $3,500 installed.
We follow EPA 40 CFR 141.86 sample collection protocols using certified lead-free sample containers. Samples are submitted to Nevada-certified laboratories for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis - the gold standard for trace metal detection. Results are reported in parts per billion (ppb) for lead and parts per million (ppm) for copper, compared against EPA action levels. Chain of custody documentation maintained throughout.
Sample tap preparation, collection, and any follow-on repair are performed by Active Plumbing under Nevada State Contractors Board license #0047021. Analysis is run by a laboratory certified by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, and replacement parts meet the federal lead free standard.
A certified lead testing service provides chain-of-custody documentation and laboratory-verified results that carry legal standing with health departments, mortgage lenders, and rental disclosure processes - something store-bought kits cannot produce.
Active Plumbing's lead testing service goes beyond sample collection. Because our technicians are licensed plumbers, they can visually inspect supply lines, solder joints, and service line connections during the same visit to identify where contamination is most likely originating. That on-site assessment narrows down whether the problem sits inside your home's plumbing or between the meter and the municipal main - a distinction that directly shapes remediation decisions. Certified mail-in kits provide a number but no physical inspection and no follow-up path. Our service includes both the certified result and a remediation recommendation in the same appointment.
Real reviews from customers we've served for Lead & Copper Testing.
A cracked yard hydrant was wasting water at the dog run. Frost-free hydrant on a new lateral with a drain gravel pit. We were in Scotch Eighty, Las Vegas. The run is dry except when we choose to water.
Esme M.
Scotch Eighty, Las Vegas
Google review, August 2026
The upstairs shower went scalding when a toilet filled. A pressure-balance cartridge and new stops behind the trim. That call was from Westleigh. Kids can shower while someone flushes now.
Finn N.
Westleigh, Las Vegas
Google review, June 2026
The HOA fountain chlorinator back-fed into a drinking hose bib. A reduced-pressure backflow and a labeled dedicated fountain line. That call was from Summerlin West. Kids can drink from the bib again.
Tate G.
Summerlin West, Summerlin
Google review, May 2026
Lead and copper testing in Las Vegas typically runs $75-$150 depending on the number of sample points collected. Active Plumbing gives you a written price before any work begins. If results reveal pipe issues, we can also discuss Whole-House Repipe options to fully address contamination at the source.
Not from the supply itself, and that distinction matters. The Southern Nevada Water Authority treats and monitors the water it delivers, and lead is not a supply-side problem here. Where lead and copper turn up is in what happens between the street and your tap: older interior plumbing, solder used before it was restricted, and brass fittings. That is why testing is done AT THE TAP rather than relying on the utility's results from the plant.
Older ones, primarily. Houses built before the 1986 federal restriction on lead solder are the clearest case, along with anything with original galvanized steel or brass fittings of that era. Homes in the valley's historic core, Huntridge, John S. Park, the Scotch 80s and the older parts of North Las Vegas, are where the housing stock is old enough for the question to be real rather than theoretical. Newer builds with copper or PEX are a much lower priority.
Properly, or the number means nothing. Lead sampling depends on how long the water has sat in the pipe, so a first-draw sample after a defined stagnation period tells you something a random glass of water does not. Samples are sealed, labelled and sent to a CERTIFIED LABORATORY that measures with equipment far more precise than a home kit. A test strip from a hardware store cannot produce a result anyone will act on.
It depends where the lead is coming from, which is why we sample from more than one point where it matters. Sometimes it is a single fixture or a brass fitting that can be replaced. Sometimes it is the supply pipework, in which case a repipe addresses the cause rather than the symptom. In the meantime, point-of-use filtration certified for lead reduction handles drinking water. We will tell you which of those applies rather than defaulting to the biggest job.
Water chemistry affects how much metal leaches from pipes and fittings, and it is one of the reasons testing at the tap beats assuming. Hard water is the dominant local story for scale and equipment life at about 280 parts per million, roughly 16 grains per gallon, but scale and metal leaching are different questions with different answers.
On an older property, it is cheap information at a moment when you can still act on it. A result that shows lead or copper from interior plumbing is a negotiating point and a planning point, and it costs a fraction of what discovering it afterwards does. Pair it with a sewer camera inspection on anything pre-1980s and you have covered the two plumbing surprises that actually cost money after closing.
Nevada requires a state contractor's license issued by the Nevada State Contractors Board, and you can verify any license free at nvcontractorsboard.com before you hire. Active Plumbing holds license #0047021 and has worked the valley since 1991, with a 4.9 star rating across more than 880 Google reviews. Ask for the number rather than a reassurance, and ask for proof of liability insurance at the same time.
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Address:3580 Polaris Ave #17, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103Phone:(702) 438-3357Hours:Open 24/7Email:service@activeplumbinginc.comActive Plumbing is Las Vegas-based and open 24/7 for residential and commercial plumbing across Las Vegas Valley. We handle Emergency Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Services, Water Heater Services, Water Treatment, Gas Line Services, Pipe & Fixture Services and Sewage & Waste Services - fast, professional, and backed by strong warranties.
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