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Our Basic Water Test screens 53 substances for $179, including bacteria, lead, arsenic, and radon. It works the same way for well water and city water, so you can order now and sort out your exact source later.
This panel covers the core health markers most homeowners actually worry about. Your sample goes through the same in-house lab, equipment, and free expert consultation as our larger panels. You are paying for fewer substances, not a lighter version of our process.
Want more coverage? Our Premium Water Test screens 113 substances, and our Ultimate Water Test screens 249. You can also add our PFAS “Forever Chemical” Test for 18 more compounds this panel does not include.
All our tests include fast turnaround, free expert consultation to help you understand your results, free shipping both ways, and a money-back guarantee.
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Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Cerium, Chromium (Total), Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Silver, Sodium, Strontium, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Uranium, Vanadium and Zinc
Total Coliform, Fecal E. coli and Total Bacteria Count
Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Cerium, Chromium (Total), Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Silver, Sodium, Strontium, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Uranium, Vanadium and Zinc
Chloride, Chlorine, Fluoride, Nitrate (as N), Nitrite and Sulfate
Total Coliform, Fecal E. coli and Total Bacteria Count
Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Cerium, Chromium (Total), Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Silver, Sodium, Strontium, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Uranium, Vanadium and Zinc
Chloride, Chlorine, Fluoride, Nitrate (as N), Nitrite and Sulfate
Alkalinity (as CaCO3), Ammonia, Color, Conductivity, Hardness, Odor, pH, Sediment, Silica, Tannins, Total Dissolved Solids and Turbidity
Radon
Every test comes with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare your water source, collect your water sample, and prepare your sample for return shipment to our lab.
We’ll mail you a kit that includes everything you’ll need to collect a water sample and mail it back to us.
After the test is completed, we’ll email you an in-depth technical report with a full breakdown of your results.
We offer complimentary follow-up phone calls with our experts—and you’re always welcome to email us with questions anytime.
This test fits anyone who wants a quick, honest look at their water for the first time. It works well if you just moved into a new home, or if you have never tested before.
It is also a smart pick if you want real answers without a big spend. One Basic Water Test covers more ground than several single-contaminant kits from a hardware store, and every result comes from a real lab instead of a color-changing strip.
Not sure how the process works? Our video library shows what to expect, and our sample collection guide walks through the exact steps. If you already know your water source, our Basic Well Water Test and Basic City Water Test are built just for that. For more on water quality in general, check our blog.
We run every test inside our own lab in Leominster, Massachusetts. Your results come straight from us, not a subcontractor. That keeps our pricing fair and our quality consistent across every kit we send out.
Most labs stop at handing you a report. We do not. Every result comes with a free call to one of our water quality experts, so you understand what your numbers mean and what to do next.
ETR Laboratories has run water tests for over 30 years. We hold membership in the national Water Quality Association and the Massachusetts Ground Water Association.
Our reviews reflect the work we do. We hold a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google, a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Angi from 342 reviews, and five-star ratings on Trustpilot.
Accuracy is at the core of everything we do, and through strict quality standards and a commitment to scientific excellence, we deliver results you can trust.
Most customers get their kit within a few days of ordering. After you mail your sample back, results usually arrive by email within 2 to 4 business days of our lab receiving it.
No. Your kit instructions will note any extra step for your specific test, but most samples can go straight into the mail after you collect them.
Yes. Many people order a kit and have it shipped straight to a parent, sibling, or friend. Just enter their address at checkout.
Contact us and we will send a replacement by email, so you are not stuck paying for shipping yourself.
Yes. Every order includes a free consultation, whether or not anything shows up. You can read more about our lab and accreditation on our About Our Lab page.
Kits ship best to a street address, since carriers sometimes restrict package size at PO boxes. If a street address is not an option, contact us and we can help sort out delivery.
You do not need to run the full test again. View our Lead Water Test and other single-contaminant kits in our shop
Still have questions? Check out our full FAQ page.
No shared results. Our laboratory holds our clients privacy to the highest regard, your results and information will never be shared. Be aware that state certified laboratories may be required to report your results to various government agencies.