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Basic Well Water Test

$179.00

Well owners do not get a yearly report from the city, so testing is the only way to know what is really in the water. The Basic Well Water Test screens 53 substances for $179, including bacteria, radon, lead, and arsenic.

A well problem caught early is usually a quick fix. Caught late, it can mean a new pump, a new filtration system, or an avoidable health scare. At $179, this test costs less than a single plumber visit, and it tells you whether your well needs attention before a bigger issue shows up.

Live near a farm, a septic system, or an old landfill? Our Premium Well Water Test covers more ground. For our widest well screening, see the Ultimate Well Water Test, or add our PFAS “Forever Chemical” Test for 18 more compounds.

Every test we run includes free expert consultation to go over your results, free shipping both ways, and a money-back guarantee.

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Ships free to your door

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Takes under 5 minutes

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Free return shipping

Get Result

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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

We offer complimentary follow-up phone calls with our experts—and you’re always welcome to email us with questions anytime.

Who It’s For

This test best fits owners doing their first check, or anyone who has not tested in the last year. The CDC recommends testing private wells for bacteria at least once a year, so this panel is a solid way to stay on schedule.

It also works well for well owners who want lab-grade answers without a big spend. A bacteria test strip from a hardware store cannot tell you about lead, arsenic, or radon. This test covers all of it for one price, run through the same lab we use for our larger panels.

Our well maintenance guide covers what else to check between tests, and our Well & City Water Testing FAQ answers common questions about private wells. Want the exact steps for collecting your sample? Our sample collection guide walks through it.

Why Homeowners Choose ETR Laboratories

No Middleman

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.

Free Follow-Up Consultations

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.

Respected Name in the Water Industry

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.

We're Trusted by Our Customers

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.

Results You Can Trust

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.

Also Consider

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113 Substances · 2–4 Days

Ultimate Well Water Test

249 Substances · 7–10 Days

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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.