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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW New wildfires explode in California as heat wave sears the West ... Truck fire turns into grass fire on Upper Applegate Road ... Workers find possible signs of lead pipes in west Medford ... New wildfires explode in California as heat wave sears the West ... Truck fire turns into grass fire on Upper Applegate Road ... Workers find possible signs of lead pipes in west Medford ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Local lab can test your water for lead, for a fee Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I’ve been concerned about the quality of my tap water for drinking with all the stories about lead and other metals that might be in it. How many different things should I test for to make sure, and is it expensive? —Bill F., Medford You could do a simple test for lead and copper, which many of the local schools are doing right now. Medford-based Neilson Research Corporation, which conducts many of the local tests, charges $38 to test for lead and $24 for copper. If you want a more thorough test, you could try the plumbing toxicity package, which will run you $138. It checks for cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, nickel and zinc, as well as pH levels and the hardness and conductivity of the water. Other tests that run more than $200 test for up to 26 trace metals and other issues. High lead-levels, as you may be aware, can cause developmental problems with children. Symptoms of lead poisoning could include tiredness and aching bones. High copper levels can cause stomach irritation and vomiting. —Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501