&gt; <i>how do I test my own water?</i><p>If you live in New York City, you can request a free water lead test kit <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www1.nyc.gov&#x2F;nyc-resources&#x2F;service&#x2F;1266&#x2F;water-lead-test-kit-request" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www1.nyc.gov&#x2F;nyc-resources&#x2F;service&#x2F;1266&#x2F;water-lead-te...</a>. Your own city may have a similar program. Call City Hall and ask.