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2. Immerse the reagent pads into water sample for 2 seconds, remove, after 1 minute match colors to chart below.
3. Colors are stable for 1 minute.
Total Nitrate/Nitrite (as N) (end pad)
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pH / hardness / chlorine test instructions
1. Carefully open pH / Hardness / Chlorine Test packet and take out test strip.
2. Immerse the reagent pads into water sample and remove immediately. Hold the strip level for 15 seconds.
3. Match pH, Total Hardness and Total Chlorine pads (in that order) to the color chart.
pH (end pad)
6.0 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
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Water Test Desired Values
EPA maximum contaminant levels
or guideline standards
Bacteria | None |
Lead | Below 15 ppb |
Pesticides | Below 3 ppb atrazine |
(atrazine/simazine) | Below 4 ppb simazine |
Total Nitrate/Nitrite | Below 10.0 ppm |
Nitrite | Below 1.0 ppm |
Total Chlorine | Below 4 ppm |
pH | 6.5 to 8.5 |
Total Hardness | 50 ppm or less |
NOTE: If your water tests outside the desired values,
call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1.800.426.4791.
Please note that this First Alert® Drinking Water Test Kit is a screening test and can not be used to certify water as safe or unsafe for drinking. This test kit provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions.
First Alert® expressly disclaims any liability resulting from use of this product,
failure to follow instructions, or reliance on test results.
© 2005 BRK Brands, Inc. Aurora, IL 60504. All rights reserved. First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust, Aurora, IL 60504.
DRINKING WATER TEST KIT
This First Alert® Drinking Water Test Kit contains everything you need to find out simply and accurately if your water contains unsafe or undesirable levels of 8 common contaminants. Follow instructions carefully for each test, and compare results to the Desired Values.
Drinking water which tests outside the desired values may be dangerous to your health.
