{"product_id":"iron-water-test-kit","title":"Iron Water Test Kit: Certified Lab Analysis for Iron in Well Water","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIron Water Test Kit: Certified Lab Analysis for Iron in Well Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron 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 5 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\u003eIron is the single most common well water complaint we hear. It shows up as orange, brown, or reddish staining on sinks, tubs, toilets, and laundry, a metallic taste, and rust-colored buildup in fixtures and appliances. The trouble is that staining looks the same whether you have 0.5 mg\/L of iron or 8 mg\/L, and the right filter (and its size) depends entirely on that number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test gives you the precise total iron concentration from a certified lab, measured by ICP-OES. That one number is what determines whether you need a simple filter, an air-injection iron filter, or a heavier-duty system, and what size tank your household flow rate requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Test Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou see orange, brown, or rusty staining on fixtures, laundry, or appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour water has a metallic taste or rusty tint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the exact iron number to size an iron filter correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou already know iron is your main (or only) issue and want a fast, focused result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Lab Measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test reports 1 parameter(s) for iron \u0026amp; rust staining using EPA 200.7 (ICP-OES, optical emission spectrometry), at a NELAC\/ELAP-accredited laboratory. EPA secondary (aesthetic) standard: 0.3 mg\/L. Staining typically starts around 0.3 mg\/L; most iron filters are sized for 0.3 to 10+ mg\/L.\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 iron filters (Katalox-Light) sized to your exact iron level. No chemicals, no cartridges. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iron-speciation-water-test-kit\"\u003eIron Speciation Test (ferrous vs ferric)\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\/guides\/iron-filters-for-well-water-complete-guide\"\u003eIron Filters for Well Water: Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e - How iron filters work, sizing, and what level needs what system.\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 - Why a lab test beats strips and what the numbers mean.\u003c\/li\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 vs ferric vs bacterial iron, and why it changes the fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/iron-stains-well-water\"\u003eIron Stains in Well Water\u003c\/a\u003e - What causes the orange-brown staining and how to stop it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/iron-filter-vs-water-softener\"\u003eIron Filter vs Water Softener\u003c\/a\u003e - When a softener handles light iron and when you need a dedicated filter.\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":54181203607836,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9523\/4605\/files\/3rd-party_11d2538b-ab9b-4a2f-a195-1ea419b97c96.png?v=1780690677","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticwater.net\/products\/iron-water-test-kit","provider":"Mid Atlantic Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}