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Basic Water Test

$179.00

Knowing what is in your drinking water is one of the most important things you can do for your family’s health. The Basic Water Test is our most popular starting point for well owners and households on city water who want a reliable picture of their water quality without suspecting chemical contamination.

This test screens for 53 substances covering everything from bacteria and heavy metals like lead and arsenic to radon and general water quality attributes, giving you the essential information you need to feel confident about your water.

If you live near gas stations, dry cleaners, commercial properties, or landfills, our Premium Water Test may be the better fit. See what this test covers and how it works in the sections below.

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Order Kit

Ships free to your door

Collect Sample

Takes under 5 minutes

Ship to Lab

Free return shipping

Get Result

Expert Consultation

1

Order Kit

2

Collect Sample

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Ship to Lab

Free Shipping Included

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Expert Consultation

2–4

Business Days Turnaround

100%

Money-Back Guarantee

Free Consultation

+ Free Expert call

What It Tests

Bacteria
Total Coliform, Fecal E. coli and Total Bacteria Count
Metals and Minerals
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
Anions
Chloride, Chlorine, Fluoride, Nitrate (as N), Nitrite and Sulfate
Attributes
Alkalinity (as CaCO3), Ammonia, Color, Conductivity, Hardness, Odor, pH, Sediment, Silica, Tannins, Total Dissolved Solids and Turbidity
Radioactive Chemical Element
Radon

What It Tests

Bacteria

Total Coliform, Fecal E. coli and Total Bacteria Count

Metals and Minerals

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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

Anions

Chloride, Chlorine, Fluoride, Nitrate (as N), Nitrite and Sulfate

Bacteria

Total Coliform, Fecal E. coli and Total Bacteria Count

Metals and Minerals

Click Here To View All Metals and Minerals

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

Anions

Chloride, Chlorine, Fluoride, Nitrate (as N), Nitrite and Sulfate

Attributes

Alkalinity (as CaCO3), Ammonia, Color, Conductivity, Hardness, Odor, pH, Sediment, Silica, Tannins, Total Dissolved Solids and Turbidity

Radioactive Chemical Element

Radon

What's inside your testing kit?

Sampling Instructions

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.

Pre-labeled, sterile collection bottles sized correctly for each test. Just fill from your tap or well following the included instructions.
A short form to fill out with basic information about your water source. This helps our lab technicians process your results accurately.
A pre-paid return shipping label is included — just drop the sealed package in any mailbox or hand it to your mail carrier. No extra cost.

How It Works

Collect a Water Sample

We’ll mail you a kit that includes everything you’ll need to collect a water sample and mail it back to us.

Get Your Results

After the test is completed, we’ll email you an in-depth technical report with a full breakdown of your results.

Free, Expert Follow-up Consultation

Most water testing companies consider their job done once they’ve sent your results. We don’t. We want to make sure you understand what steps you can take to improve your water quality and address any harmful contaminants. That’s why we offer complimentary follow-up phone calls with our experts—and you’re always welcome to email us with questions anytime.

Why Us?

No Middleman

We do the testing ourselves. The results you receive always come directly from our in-house lab. This keeps our prices down and the quality of our testing up.

We offer free follow-up consultations

Most water testing companies provide results, but often fall short when it comes to explaining what those results actually mean in a real-world context, whether the issue is structural, environmental, or something that truly requires filtration. We take a more comprehensive approach by helping you understand not just the data, but what actions, if any, are actually necessary.

We’re a trusted name in the water industry.

We’re a member of the national Water Quality Association and our own local Massachusetts Ground Water Association.

We’re trusted by our customers.

All five-star reviews on Trustpilot, a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google, and a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Angi based on 342 reviews.

Statement of Confidentiality

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.​

Also Consider

Premium Water Test

113 Substances · 2–4 Days

Ultimate Water Test

249 Substances · 7–10 Days

PFAS Drinking Water Test

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$415.00

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