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This Inexpensive Device Could Reveal Dangerous Lead in Your Water

  • One-third of the world’s children have blood lead levels exceeding the WHO’s recommended level, with water being a primary source.
  • The E-Tongue is a low-cost device that allows homeowners to test their tap water for lead, providing accurate results within five minutes.
  • Lead exposure can have severe irreversible effects, especially on young children and pregnant women, including reduced IQ and damage to the brain.
  • The E-Tongue's effectiveness in detecting lead in tap water was confirmed in a citizen science project involving 317 residents across four Massachusetts towns.

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