Lead Sampling Kit? Sure!

I'm sure most of you know by now that I love receiving free stuff, so several months ago, when I discovered that the city offers free kits to test for lead in drinking water, I was like yeahh!!


I expected some sort of litmus test. 

This is what I got. (It was several months ago... I've been too busy to open it)

So, I decide to open it:

Well, this is more serious than I thought!

!!!!

Basically, I need to make sure that no one in the house uses any water for six hours; at that point, I will take sample #1. This tests to see if there is any lead that is hanging around in the pipes. Then, a couple minutes after the first sample, and after letting the water run, I take sample #2!


Then, I make sure to fill out the paperwork detailing the location and times of the sample, and I send it back postage-paid! I assume (and hope) that I will get the results back. Otherwise, the whole test is pointless. I have not yet had the time to read everything-I only skimmed it. 


I'll let you know how it goes!