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Your city tests water before it leaves the treatment plant, not after it travels through miles of pipes to reach your kitchen sink. That gap is where most tap water problems start.
The Premium City Water Test screens 108 substances in one kit, including lead, arsenic, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals. Homes built before 1986 carry extra risk from lead service lines and solder that can leach into water long after it leaves a clean treatment plant.
Want to scale up or down? Compare our Basic City Water Test against the Ultimate City 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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Alkalinity (as CaCO3), Ammonia, Color, Conductivity, Hardness, Odor, pH, Sediment, Silica, Total Dissolved Solids and Turbidity
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
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
Benzene, Bromobenzene, Bromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Dibromochloromethane, Chloroethane, Chloroform, Chloromethane, 1,2-Chlorotoluene, 1,4-Chlorotoluene, 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, Dibromomethane, 1,2-Dibromoethane, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, Dichlorodifluoromethane, 1,1-Dichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, 1,2-Dichloropropane, 1,3-Dichloropropane, 2,2-Dichloropropane, 1,1-Dichloropropene, 1,3-Dichloropropene, trans-1,3-Dichloropropene, Ethylbenzene, Trichlorofluoromethane, Hexachlorobutadiene, Isopropyl benzene, p-Isopropyltoluene, Methyl-t-Butyl Ether (MTBE), Methylene Chloride, Monochlorobenzene, Naphthalene, n-Propylbenzene, Styrene, 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, Trichloroethylene, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, Vinyl Chloride, o-Xylene, m+p Xylenes
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.
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We’ll mail you a kit that includes everything you’ll need to collect a water sample and mail it back to us.
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After the test is completed, we’ll email you an in-depth technical report with a full breakdown of your results.
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We offer complimentary follow-up phone calls with our experts—and you’re always welcome to email us with questions anytime.
This test fits renters and homeowners alike, since testing your tap does not require any changes to your plumbing or fixtures. It also works well for new parents who want a baseline before mixing formula or filling a humidifier with tap water.
If your neighborhood has had a boil water notice, a water main break, or noticeable discoloration in the past year, this panel is worth running now rather than waiting. Our Well & City Water Testing FAQ covers more scenarios specific to municipal supply.
Not sure what a specific result means? Our contaminant glossary explains each substance in plain language. Buying a home on city water? Our real estate water testing service covers exactly that situation.
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.

18 Compounds

244 Substances · 7–10 Days
$889
Lead usually enters water through your own service line or household plumbing, not the source water itself. This panel measures water as it comes out of your tap using our sample collection guide, so it captures lead picked up anywhere along that path.
Yes. Testing before confirms your filter is built for what is actually in your water. Testing again after confirms it is working.
Yes. Every test comes with a money-back guarantee. If something goes wrong with your order or your kit, contact us, and we will fix it.
Not usually. Utilities add chlorine to kill bacteria, and a mild smell is normal. This panel measures your chlorine level directly, so you will know if it is higher than expected.
Yes. Hard water is not a health risk, but it can leave spots on dishes and shorten the life of your water heater. This panel includes a full hardness reading.
Yes. Testing does not change your plumbing or fixtures, so you do not need your landlord's permission. If something shows up, we can help you explain the results to your landlord.
Most inspectors and agents accept results from an accredited lab, and ETR Laboratories is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by ANAB. Our real estate water testing service is built for real estate transactions specifically.
Yes. A water main break can pull sediment and outside material into nearby pipes. Testing afterward gives you a clear answer instead of guessing.
Yes. We ship to well owners nationwide, not just in Massachusetts. Your kit arrives by mail with everything you need, and shipping is free both ways.
If you live near our lab in Leominster, Massachusetts, you can bring your sample to us directly. Everyone else uses the prepaid mailer that comes with the kit.
Still have questions? Check out our extensive 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.