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QUESTION: Soil Testing Kit, 16 May 2006, Canterbury New Zealand

I am preparing to do a science project for a science fair and would like to test soil in different locations in my area for lead contamination.
I need a kit set to do the test and would like some information as to how I could obtain this kits et, may be even in New Zealand.
Hope you will be able to give me some advice,
sincerely
Nicholas Albers
ANSWER: 18 May 2006

Dear Nicholas,
I'm very sorry to take so long to reply. Do you still need the kit?
We can send you a soil testing kit specifically for lead. However, it costs AU $40 per sample for 2 tests. This covers the cost for laboratory analysis. There is also this link that you may want to check www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/das-laboratory/das-soilfertility.htm#sampling and www.lead.org.au/fs/fst6.html.
Regards,
Erik Wibowo
(Research Assistant - Global Lead Advice and Support Service)
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