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Sure you could get something like this off Amazon. home depot and Lowes likely sell something similar. And it will not be near as accurate as a lab it will be close enough for your purposes. I would buy 2 kits. Test one as directed then test again after letting the water run constantly for 20 minutes. If the normal test detects Iron and the 20 minute flush does not it is likely something in the well or your lines. If they both test high it is likely the water.
I would skip the DIY. For the most accurate results NC Health Department http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/oee/wellwater/howtotest.html
or Pace https://www.pacelabs.com/about-us/locations/asheville-nc.html
You could probably ask the building management about the pipes and/or water softener, or just pick up a water testing kit from amazon or the hardware store that test for heavy metals and see if anything is out of sorts. 40 years ago it was still common to use lead solder and plumbing fixtures.
These test look for different stuff than the aquarium specific test kits, you might find your answers there :-/
I think you can also get reports from the water company with the contents of your tap water, but the stuff coming out of YOUR faucet specifically could differ.
There are some pretty cheap in home RO units you could consider if that turned out to be the problem, or if its something in unsafe for people ranges, your building management may be obligated to fix it for you.
They sell well water test kits:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Watersafe-WS425W-Well-Water-Test/dp/B00028PDO8&ved=2ahUKEwjkyfG03ozaAhUN2FMKHaSSChQQFjAAegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw2OVUM6ZzyQdUexi6PPZP6z
This can give you an idea. But, if you want to know for sure have a proper test run by a pro. Your county probably has a water quality department and can direct you to a lab that can do the work, or they might do it. There are federal grants for free well testing that the counties use to test private wells, so your test may be free.
You can filter out lead with a reverse osmosis system. We have one in the kitchen that is used for cooking and drinking. Bathing, cleaning, washing is all through the softened water and your lead exposure should be minimal through those sources.
As far as piping goes, look at what's running from your well to your pressure tank, and then through the house. It's quite possible that it's been upgraded over time to pvc/copper. There may be lead in the folder for the copper pipes, but that would be very minimal exposure as well.
the reason i had tested the water is because i felt that mold was growing was too fast, including after about a week inside a new water bottle for my pet rats. This kit came with a bacteria test and said it shouldn't turn yellow, which it did. but i am new to city living and this all me be the norm. i always thought my hot water smelled a little funny, though., Like mold.