{"product_id":"iron-speciation-water-test-kit","title":"Iron Speciation Water Test Kit: Ferrous vs Ferric Iron (Certified Lab)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIron Speciation Water Test Kit: Ferrous vs Ferric Iron (Certified Lab)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron Speciation Water Test Kit analyzed by an independent, third-party certified lab in the SimpleLab network, with a personal results review from a water treatment expert with 30+ years of experience. Order the kit, collect a sample, mail it back with the prepaid label, and get certified results in about 8 business days. Then a real expert tells you what your numbers mean and exactly what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Test for This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal iron tells you how much iron you have. Speciation tells you what form it is in, and that changes how you treat it. Ferrous iron (clear-water iron) is dissolved and invisible when first drawn, then turns orange as it oxidizes in the air. Ferric iron (red-water iron) is already oxidized into rust particles and comes out of the tap cloudy or orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe split matters because different forms favor different filter media and oxidation methods. A system tuned for dissolved ferrous iron is not always the best choice when a large share is already ferric, or when organic-bound or bacterial iron is in play. This test reports ferrous, ferric, and total iron separately so the filter is matched to your actual chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Test Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour water is clear when drawn but turns orange after sitting (suggests ferrous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour water comes out already rusty or cloudy (suggests ferric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou got a high total-iron number and want to fine-tune the filter design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous iron filter underperformed and you want to know why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Lab Measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test reports 3 parameter(s) for ferrous vs ferric iron using Ferric, ferrous, and total iron reported separately (ferrous preserved at sampling), at a NELAC\/ELAP-accredited laboratory. EPA secondary (aesthetic) standard for total iron: 0.3 mg\/L. Speciation is a treatment-design tool, not a health limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndependent, Third-Party Lab Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not test your water ourselves, and that is the point. Your sample is sent to one of over 200 NELAC\/ELAP-accredited laboratories across the United States, the same independent labs used by state health departments. The result is impartial, then we help you act on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Fixes It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf treatment is needed, the typical solution is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iron-sulfur-removal-filters-for-well-water\"\u003eIron Filters for Well Water\u003c\/a\u003e. Air-injection Katalox-Light filters handle both forms; speciation confirms the right oxidation setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Happens After Your Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what separates us from every other water test. After your independent lab results come back, Aidan (one of our owners, 30+ years in water treatment) personally reviews your numbers and tells you whether you need treatment, exactly what equipment and size, the correct installation order, and what maintenance to expect. If your water is within safe limits, he will tell you that too. No sales pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/types-of-iron-in-well-water\"\u003eTypes of Iron in Well Water\u003c\/a\u003e - Ferrous, ferric, organic, and bacterial iron explained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/iron-filters-for-well-water-complete-guide\"\u003eIron Filters for Well Water: Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e - How filter design changes with the form of iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/how-does-an-iron-filter-work\"\u003eHow Does an Iron Filter Work?\u003c\/a\u003e - Oxidation and filtration, step by step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/iron-curtain-vs-katalox-light\"\u003eIron Curtain vs Katalox-Light\u003c\/a\u003e - Media comparison for different iron profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/how-to-test-for-iron-in-well-water\"\u003eHow to Test for Iron in Well Water\u003c\/a\u003e - When total iron is enough and when you need speciation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping. Questions? Call or text Aidan at \u003ca href=\"tel:8004605810\"\u003e800-460-5810\u003c\/a\u003e, 7 days a week.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mid Atlantic Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54181206425884,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9523\/4605\/files\/3rd-party_edc20ea8-5f0b-40a3-8b37-7023f40ed14f.png?v=1780690835","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticwater.net\/products\/iron-speciation-water-test-kit","provider":"Mid Atlantic Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}