Having home tested for metals?

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I just got back my 4yo's hair test result, and he showed high in arsenic and

mercury. From what I researched there are many sources of arsenic. I don't

know about mercury sources other than him eating shellfish once every 1-2

weeks or so (we're going to stop this). I do have amalgams, and we co-sleep.

Could he inhale mercury vapors from me grinding my teeth at night? I have 3

more amalgams to replace. We do live in an industrial area, so it's possible

that mercury is in the air.

I can't find a water report by our water dept (hmm... I think they're hiding

something), so I would have to call them on Monday. That doesn't guarantee

the water is not being contaminated on the way to our home.

Is there an agency that I can call to have them test for these toxins in the

home (we're in Ohio, US)? We do have a wooden deck, woodwork throughout the

house (the house was built in 1999 before arsenic was removed from lumber),

and a lot of our neighbors have wooden swingsets. I'm more concerned about

the water. My husband already said we're not replacing anything. >

He also showed slightly elevated levels of other metals, so I wanted to see

if someone can track down all the sources.

Any info is appreciated.