Water Quality Testing Concepts

Elena from Med Lab Diagnostics demonstrates how to use 16-in-1 reagent test strips for water testing. The video covers the types of water that can be tested, features of the strips, and a step-by-step guide on using them. It explains how to interpret results using a color chart with EPA limits. The video concludes with contact information for further questions.

What types of water can the 16-in-1 reagent test strips be used for?

• Only drinking water

• Only pool water

• Any type of water

• Only well water

What is unique about the physical strip of the test?

• It is biodegradable

• It is made of metal

• It is waterproof

• It is reusable

Which of the following is NOT a parameter tested by the strips?

• Lead

• Mercury

• Sugar

• Fluoride

What is the first step in using the test strips?

• Dry the strip

• Dip the strip in water

• Compare to the color chart

• Wait for 60 seconds

How long should you wait for the color to develop on the strip?

• 30 seconds

• 90 seconds

• 120 seconds

• 60 seconds

What does a green line under a result on the color chart indicate?

• The result is above EPA limits

• The result is below EPA limits

• The result is within EPA limits

• The result is inconclusive

What does an orange range with exclamation marks on the color chart signify?

• Below EPA limits

• Safe levels

• Approaching EPA max limits

• No contaminants

What should you do if the color on the strip matches the red range on the chart?

• Ignore it

• Re-test immediately

• Consider it safe

• Take corrective action

What was the result for lead in the demonstration?

• Positive at 25

• Negative

• Positive at 50

• Inconclusive

How can you obtain a printable version of the color chart?

• Request via email

• Download from the website

• It is not available

• Purchase separately