The map below presents the submitted Test Your Dirt project results in two ways:
Keep in mind that the free soil test kits that we provide only give estimates of the levels of heavy metals in garden soil, and do not replace certified testing by an accredited laboratory. If you are concerned about the quality of your garden soil, check out our general tips and resources for improving soil quality in your urban garden, or feel free to contact us and we can provide you with information about how to get your soil tested by an accredited laboratory.
- An interpretation of relative lead concentration for each individual sampling point based on test results (points), and
- Average scores for each City of Hamilton Planning Division (polygons)
Keep in mind that the free soil test kits that we provide only give estimates of the levels of heavy metals in garden soil, and do not replace certified testing by an accredited laboratory. If you are concerned about the quality of your garden soil, check out our general tips and resources for improving soil quality in your urban garden, or feel free to contact us and we can provide you with information about how to get your soil tested by an accredited laboratory.