Spotlight on Kemio Sensor Technology Lead and Copper
Palintest’s Kemio sensor technology is revolutionising water analysis, offering rapid and precise results to aid compliance with the stringent US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Lead and Copper Rule. This innovation helps protect public health by monitoring lead and copper levels at consumer’s taps, allowing water utility professionals to quickly and efficiently identify corroded pipelines.
Kemio’s user-friendly interface and quick analysis empowers water utilities, regulators and individuals to screen and detect lead and copper contamination promptly. Its portability allows on-site testing, reducing costs and enabling rapid detection of lead service lines. The integration with digital platform Palintest Connect facilitates data management, streamlining water quality analysis.
Palintest’s sensor technology uses DS-ASV, is approved under EPA Method 1001, Rev. 1.1, providing results for lead contamination down to 1 µg/L. Utilised in the market for more than two decades, our measurement instrument Kemio makes testing easier, particularly for users who are not laboratory trained. This technology is suitable for use both in a laboratory or in the field, delivering results on lead contamination in 3 minutes, enabling rapid action to stop ingestion of lead-contaminated drinking water. It can also be used as screening tool to significantly increase the bandwidth of a utility or organisation identifying lead contamination sources.
Beyond its local impact, Kemio also plays a significant role in addressing the global water crisis. By enabling detection of lead and copper contaminated water sources and improving water quality management more generally, Kemio ensures safer drinking water, safeguarding the health of millions.
