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Milwaukee Water Testing

Milwaukee tests its Lake Michigan source more than almost any city in the country, and still can’t tell you what’s happening in your own pipes. ETR Laboratories closes that gap, with lab-run results and a free expert consult in every kit.

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Est. 1995
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Well Water Testing Kits

Basic Well Water Test

$179

Premium Well Water Test

$249

Ultimate Well Water Test

$899

PFAS “Forever Chemical” Drinking Water Test – 18 Compounds

$415.00

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City Water Testing Kits

Basic City Water Test

$169

Premium City Water Test

$239

Ultimate City Water Test

$889

PFAS “Forever Chemical” Drinking Water Test – 18 Compounds

$415.00

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ETR Laboratories is accredited by ANAB for specific testing as listed in our scope of accreditation.

Why Water Testing Matters in Milwaukee

65,000 Homes Still Connect Through Lead Service Lines

Milwaukee's water infrastructure earned a D grade despite the city's strong record on source water testing. Roughly 65,000 lead service lines remain active, concentrated in homes built before 1986. Lead produces no color, taste, or smell, so a service line like this gives no warning on its own. Our water quality experts have read this exact pattern in older Midwest housing stock for over 30 years.

Local Waterways Carry Their Own PFAS History Beyond the Lake

Milwaukee Water Works has tested Lake Michigan for PFAS since 2008, well ahead of most utilities in the country. That diligence covers the lake itself, but the Milwaukee River Basin tells a different story, with firefighting foam near Mitchell Airport linked to contamination in Wilson Creek and the Kinnickinnic River. Homes on private wells or older plumbing near these waterways face a different exposure picture than the citywide lake average suggests.

Chloramine Changes What's Actually in Your Water

Milwaukee disinfects with chloramine instead of straight chlorine, which cuts down on the byproducts most cities deal with from chlorine alone. That's a real advantage, but chloramine introduces its own considerations, including ammonia byproducts that a standard chlorine test won't catch. Our in-house lab runs the specific panels this treatment method calls for, not a generic disinfection byproduct screen built for a different city.

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Trusted By Customers Across The United States

Angi

“The test was simple–collect a water sample from a faucet in the home. We sent the test to the lab and received a water quality analysis within a few days. The test included analysis of the water sample for the presence of: coliform bacteria, E. coli, iron, lead, pH, turbidity, and nitrates/nitrites.”

Taylor L.

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“Incredible lab, they really care about their customers. As someone who doesn’t know a whole lot about water quality, they took their time to help me understand everything about my water quality situation.”

Ron T.

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“Report was extensive and easy to understand. Called and staff very friendly, knowledgeable. Procedures for how to test were easy to understand and accomplish. They even explained how I could fix my problem without badgering me with their products. Good info and my decision. Thanks to all involved.”

William S.

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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.