Concerned that a water source may contain higher levels of dissolved mercury (Hg+2)? SenSafe Mercury Check detects dissolved mercury (Hg+2) as low as 50 ppb (parts per billion) and as high as 1,000 ppb. That equates to a low detection limit of .05 ppm and a high detection limit of 1.0 ppm.
SenSafe® Mercury Check for water quality testing is a quick and easy method to test for high levels of Mercury in water samples. SenSafe® Mercury Check utilizes groundbreaking patented technology in its SenSafe® test strip. Fast, efficient, cost effective, and easy-to-use make SenSafe® Mercury Check a must have when testing for higher levels of dissolved mercury. This test will only detect Hg+2 ions in the sample. Note: Other metals will interfere.
While other test methods for dissolved mercury in water require the use of complicated test procedures and/or potentially hazardous chemicals, Mercury Check Test Strips have no chemicals to mix or hard-to-follow instructions to follow.
What is USEPA's Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for dissolved Mercury in Water?
At this time the USEPA has determined that a municipal water system must take immediate action if dissolved mercury levels in the water they supply their customers reaches or exceeds 2 ppb (or .002 ppm).
If you are looking to test down to the EPA Action Limit of 2 ppb (.002 ppm)? Boris' Mercury test strips can detect that level -- and does so in just one and a half minutes!
Want to test for other metals?
Visit the Water Metals section for information on other available tests for dissolved metals in water.