{"product_id":"well-water-test-kit-new-hampshire","title":"New Hampshire Well Water Test Kit: Independent Certified Lab Analysis (53 Contaminants)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell water test kit for New Hampshire private-well households, covering 53 EPA-relevant contaminants including granite bedrock arsenic, uranium, radon indicators, lead, total coliform, E. coli, nitrate, hardness, pH, iron, and manganese, processed by an NELAP-accredited lab with results in 5 to 10 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn independent certified-lab mail-in well water test kit for New Hampshire private-well households, covering 53 EPA-relevant contaminants (heavy metals at parts-per-billion ICP-MS detection, total coliform and E. coli bacteria, pH, hardness, iron, manganese, arsenic, lead, uranium, nitrate, fluoride, sulfate, chloride, and the full primary and secondary EPA panel), processed by an NELAP-accredited and EPA-certified partner laboratory network, delivered with a free expert phone consultation to interpret your results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships in a single small box and contains color-coded sample collection bottles with the correct chemical preservatives already inside, a step-by-step instruction sheet, a chain-of-custody form, a sample collection bag, and a pre-paid return shipping label. Sample collection takes 5 to 10 minutes at your kitchen cold-water tap. You drop the package with the carrier (or schedule a pickup), the SimpleLab partner laboratory network routes your specimen to the nearest accredited lab, and your results are delivered electronically in roughly 10 business days end-to-end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you order, watch our short video review explaining exactly how this kit works, what the results look like, and why an independent lab is the only honest way to characterize a private well: \"Best Well Water Test Kit (2026): 53 Contaminants, Certified Lab\" at https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=ltv4ldhwlLY. Once your results come back, our walkthrough video \"Your Well Water Test Results Explained\" at https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=ssjvruiS-sk shows how to read the Tap Score dashboard line by line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree expert consultation is included with every kit: Aidan at 800-460-5810, 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern. After your lab results are delivered, send them to us and Aidan will interpret them line by line, recommend treatment if anything is over an EPA action level, or tell you the water is fine. No upsell, no commission. Mid Atlantic Water is an online-only national ecommerce business shipping to all 50 states; the consultation is delivered remotely by phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Hampshire private-well water concerns.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Hampshire has some of the highest naturally occurring radioactive groundwater in the United States: arsenic, uranium, and radon are all elevated in the granite bedrock of southeastern and central NH. The state also has documented PFAS contamination at the former Pease AFB (now Pease International Tradeport) and surrounding Portsmouth, Newington, and Greenland water supplies. The 53-contaminant panel covers arsenic and uranium at ppb-level ICP-MS detection along with the full EPA primary and secondary metal set. Consider adding a separate radon-in-water test alongside this kit; radon dissolved in well water is measured by a different method (liquid scintillation counting) and is not part of the 53-analyte panel. Any NH private well household, especially in Rockingham, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Strafford counties, should treat the 53-panel plus a dedicated radon test as the recommended baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a certified lab catches that test strips do not.\u003c\/strong\u003e ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) measures heavy metals at parts-per-billion concentrations, two to three orders of magnitude more sensitive than colorimetric test strips. Lead at the EPA's 15 ppb action level, arsenic at the 10 ppb MCL, uranium at the 30 ppb MCL, and individual trace metals like cadmium, mercury, antimony, and thallium are simply invisible to strips. Bacteria testing uses IDEXX Colilert, the gold-standard 24-hour method that confirms presence or absence of total coliform and E. coli; strips and dip-tests cannot reliably distinguish coliform species. Strips have a place for quick chlorine, hardness, or pH spot-checks, but they cannot characterize a well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon contaminants tested.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenic, lead, uranium, mercury, cadmium, chromium (total), copper, iron, manganese, aluminum, antimony, barium, beryllium, nickel, selenium, thallium, zinc, silver, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, strontium, fluoride, chloride, nitrate (as nitrogen), nitrite (as nitrogen), sulfate, boron, phosphorus, silica, total coliform bacteria, E. coli, pH, total hardness, alkalinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity, conductivity, and the Langelier Saturation Index for corrosion or scale-tendency assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetects lead at the same parts-per-billion threshold the EPA uses to set its action level (15 ppb).\u003c\/strong\u003e ICP-MS reads lead leaching from your service line, brass fixtures, or older household plumbing at concentrations a Consumer Confidence Report or any test strip cannot see. This is the only way to confirm whether your kitchen tap meets the federal action level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests for E. coli and Total Coliform bacteria using IDEXX Colilert,\u003c\/strong\u003e the gold-standard 24-hour colorimetric enzyme method that gives a defensible presence\/absence result. Coliform is the single most important annual private-well test and is required by most NH home-sale closings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantifies arsenic and uranium at NH-relevant concentrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenic MCL is 10 ppb and uranium MCL is 30 ppb; both are common in NH granite-bedrock wells. ICP-MS reads each below the MCL so you see exactly how close you are to the action threshold, not just a pass\/fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides full hardness, iron, manganese, and pH characterization for sizing treatment equipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-house softener sizing depends on grains-per-gallon hardness, iron filter media selection depends on iron + manganese + pH + dissolved oxygen, and acid neutralizer sizing depends on the actual pH and Langelier index. Guessing wastes thousands of dollars; the lab numbers size the system correctly the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns results on an interactive Tap Score online dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e with every contaminant benchmarked against its EPA Maximum Contaminant Level, a color-coded health-effect score, and a separate aesthetic-effect score for taste, odor, and staining. PDF export is included for your records or mortgage closing file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes free post-results expert phone interpretation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aidan reviews the report with you, identifies which contaminants matter, recommends treatment if needed, or confirms the water is safe. The interpretation is non-commissioned and fully independent of any equipment sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by an NELAP-accredited and EPA-certified partner laboratory network.\u003c\/strong\u003e SimpleLab routes your sample to the nearest accredited lab; the same labs the EPA, state health departments, and municipal utilities rely on for compliance work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest Type: mail-in independent certified laboratory water analysis (SimpleLab Tap Score panel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater Source: private well water (groundwater, household tap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContaminants Tested: 53 analytes covering EPA primary and secondary drinking water standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacteria Panel: E. coli and Total Coliform (presence\/absence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy Metals Panel: 19 metals including arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, copper, uranium, aluminum, antimony, barium, beryllium, nickel, selenium, thallium, zinc, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinerals and Treatment Indicators: iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, strontium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater Properties Panel: pH, total hardness, alkalinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity, conductivity, Langelier saturation index\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInorganics Panel: chloride, fluoride, nitrate as N, nitrite as N, sulfate, boron, phosphorus, silica\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetection Method: EPA 200.8 ICP-MS for metals, EPA 300.0 ion chromatography for anions, IDEXX Colilert for bacteria, electrometric for pH and conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetection Limit: parts-per-billion (ppb) for heavy metals, parts-per-million (ppm) for minerals, MPN\/100mL for bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLab Accreditation: NELAP-accredited and EPA-certified partner laboratory network (state-routed by SimpleLab)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKit Contents: color-coded sample collection bottles with required preservatives, instruction sheet, chain-of-custody form, pre-paid return shipping label, sample collection bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample Volume Required: approximately 250 to 500 mL collected from the kitchen cold-water tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample Collection Time: 5 to 10 minutes at the kitchen sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReturn Shipping: pre-paid carrier label included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLab Turnaround: approximately 5 to 7 business days from lab receipt; total order-to-results approximately 10 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResults Format: PDF report plus interactive Tap Score dashboard with EPA MCL benchmarks, color-coded health and aesthetic scores, per-contaminant explanations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResults Delivery: email notification with dashboard link; PDF downloadable; report retained in customer account\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpert Interpretation Included: yes, free phone consultation with Aidan at 800-460-5810\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEquipment Recommendation Bias: lab analysis is fully independent of any equipment sale; expert recommendation is non-commissioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeographic Coverage: all 50 United States; SimpleLab routes specimens to nearest accredited lab partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustomer Privacy: results are confidential; customer owns the report\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended Testing Frequency: annually for total coliform bacteria and nitrate; every 2 to 3 years for the full panel; immediately after a flood, well work, new home purchase, or noticed change in taste, odor, or color\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest Used For: baseline well water characterization, home buyer due diligence, sizing whole-house treatment, post-treatment verification, troubleshooting taste, odor, staining, or skin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacement For Test Strips: yes; ICP-MS lab analysis is two to three orders of magnitude more accurate than colorimetric strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Mid Atlantic Water Test Kit, powered by SimpleLab Tap Score\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty: kit replacement if collection materials arrive damaged; lab analysis quality controlled per NELAP accreditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport Phone: 800-460-5810, 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport Email: support@midatlanticwater.net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended testing frequency and best uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest annually for total coliform bacteria and nitrate (the two fastest-changing contaminants). Run the full 53-panel every 2 to 3 years for routine baseline tracking. Test immediately after any of these events: a flood or major rainstorm that may have affected the wellhead, well drilling or pump replacement, a new home purchase, a boil-water notice in your area, or any noticed change in taste, odor, color, or staining. The kit is the right tool for baseline characterization, home buyer due diligence, treatment-system sizing, post-treatment verification, and troubleshooting recurring water complaints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHonest limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is not for: legal or regulatory compliance testing that requires chain-of-custody sampling by a state-certified sampler (your NH Department of Environmental Services district office or a licensed environmental consultant handles those); real-time field testing where instant numbers are needed; or radon-in-water analysis (a separate liquid-scintillation test is required for radon, especially relevant for NH wells). For comprehensive private-well baseline characterization and equipment sizing, this is the right tool. For chain-of-custody legal or transactional sampling, contact NH DES or a state-certified environmental laboratory directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and kit support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your kit arrives with damaged collection materials, we replace it at no charge. Lab analysis is quality-controlled to NELAP accreditation standards. Support is available by phone at 800-460-5810, 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern, or by email at support@midatlanticwater.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mid Atlantic Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54059997069596,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9523\/4605\/files\/3rd-party_f791e314-2d36-49e1-aacb-a4e2bf83bab3.png?v=1776873063","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticwater.net\/products\/well-water-test-kit-new-hampshire","provider":"Mid Atlantic Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}