Well Water Test Kit: Independent Certified Lab Analysis (53 Contaminants)
Test your well water for 53 contaminants at a certified lab. A real water treatment expert reviews your results and tells you exactly what equipment you need.
From order to results: about 10 days, start to finish.
Well Water Test Kit: Independent Certified Lab Analysis (53 Contaminants)
Test your well water for 53 contaminants at a certified lab. A real water treatment expert reviews your results and tells you exactly what equipment you need.
From order to results: about 10 days, start to finish.
Not sure if you need a water test?Call or text Aidan. Tell him what you are seeing (staining, smell, taste, plumbing issues) and he will tell you whether a lab test is the right next step or if a simpler solution exists. Free, no obligation.
✓ Insulated shipping container to keep samples stable
✓ Digital lab report from the independent testing lab, emailed when complete
✓ Personal results review and equipment recommendation from our team
Collect your sample on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday so it arrives at the lab before the weekend. Bacteria samples must reach the lab within 30 hours of collection. The overnight return shipping is included and prepaid.
1
Order Your Kit
We ship the test kit to your door with free shipping. It contains everything you need to collect a water sample from your well: bottles, vials, instructions, and a prepaid return shipping label.
2
Collect Your Sample
Follow the simple instructions to collect a water sample from your kitchen or bathroom faucet. Takes about 5 minutes. No technical knowledge required. Just fill the containers as directed.
3
Mail It Back
Drop the prepaid package at any FedEx/UPS location or schedule a pickup. Overnight shipping ensures your sample reaches the nearest certified lab within 24 hours. Sample integrity is critical for accurate bacteria results.
4
Get Results + Expert Review
Your independent lab report arrives by email in about 5 business days. Then Aidan personally reviews your results and contacts you with a clear, specific recommendation: what equipment you need, what size, and in what order to install it.
What makes step 4 different from every other water test
Other companies hand you a lab report and say "good luck." We're a water treatment company that's been solving well water problems for over 30 years. The testing is done by an independent, third-party certified lab so the data is unbiased. Then we tell you exactly how to fix what the lab found, and we have the equipment and expertise to back it up.
Bacteria
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E. coli and Total Coliform (presence/absence testing). The single most important safety check for any private well. Coliform indicates surface contamination; E. coli indicates fecal contamination.
Method: SM 9223B (Colilert enzyme-based)
Heavy Metals & Trace Metals
19
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Uranium, Selenium and 11 more, detected at parts-per-billion precision. These are the contaminants you cannot see, taste, or smell, and the ones most dangerous to your health.
Method: EPA 200.8 ICP-MS (mass spectrometry)
Metals & Minerals
10
Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Aluminum, Zinc, Strontium, Lithium, Titanium. These are the numbers that determine what water treatment equipment you need and what size.
pH, Hardness, Alkalinity, TDS, Turbidity, Conductivity. The foundation of any water treatment plan. Low pH corrodes pipes. High hardness causes scale. These numbers determine your entire treatment strategy.
Methods: EPA 150.1, SM 2130B, SM 2320B, SM 2340B, SM 2510B
Inorganics (Anions)
8
Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Fluoride, Sulfate, Boron, Phosphorus, Silica. Nitrate is especially critical near farmland (dangerous for infants above 10 mg/L). Sulfate levels indicate potential hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell).
Methods: EPA 300.0, EPA 200.7
Calculated Values
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Grains per Gallon, Langelier Saturation Index, Hardness (Calculated), Bicarbonate, Carbonate, Chloride-to-Sulfate Ratio, Sodium Adsorption Ratio, Expanded Hardness. Derived from the measured values, these tell us whether your water is corrosive, scale-forming, or balanced.
53 Total Contaminants & Parameters | Tested at an Independent, NELAC/ELAP Certified Lab
This is where we're fundamentally different from TapScore, Amazon test kits, and every other water testing company. They give you data. We give you a plan.
Aidan Personally Reviews Every Result
When your independent lab report comes back, it goes straight to Aidan, one of our owners and a water treatment specialist with over 30 years of hands-on experience. Because the testing is done by a third-party lab, the data is completely impartial. Aidan reads every number, knows what matters and what doesn't, and creates a specific recommendation for your situation.
You Get a Clear, Specific Recommendation
Not a generic FAQ page. Not a chatbot. A direct message from Aidan telling you:
→ Which contaminants need treatment (and which are fine)
→ The exact equipment model and size for your home
→ The correct installation order (it matters)
→ Estimated cost and what maintenance to expect
→ Whether you need a plumber or can DIY it
If Your Water Tests Clean, We Tell You That
We'd rather earn your trust by being honest than sell you equipment you don't need. If your results come back clean, Aidan will tell you exactly that. No upselling, no fear tactics, no "just in case" recommendations. Plenty of wells have perfectly good water. If yours is one of them, you'll know for sure. That peace of mind is worth the test by itself.
"I sent Aidan my water test results and within a few hours he told me exactly what I needed. An iron filter and a neutralizer. No pressure, just straight answers. After watching his YouTube videos I already trusted him, and the recommendation was spot on."
Real customer interaction
"I had my water tested and sent Aidan the results. Within hours he told me exactly what I needed: an iron filter and a neutralizer. After watching his YouTube videos I already trusted him. The recommendation was spot on and the system works perfectly." ★★★★★
Amber G., Verified Buyer
"I did two water tests at home and got inconsistent results. Called Aidan and he walked me through everything. Explained what the numbers meant, which ones mattered, and put together the right package for my house. No pressure, just honest advice." ★★★★★
Jerry S., Verified Buyer
"Water treatment is confusing. There's so much hype out there. I sent my test results to Mid Atlantic Water and Aidan cut through all the noise. Told me exactly what I needed, no more, no less. Been running the system for months now and the water is perfect." ★★★★★
Chuck B., Verified Buyer
Know What's In Your Well Water. Then Fix It Right.
53 contaminants tested by an independent, third-party certified lab. Personal equipment recommendations from a water treatment expert with 30+ years of experience.
Most well water problems are invisible. You can't see arsenic, you can't taste lead, and low pH silently corrodes your pipes for years before you notice blue-green stains on your fixtures. The only way to know what's actually in your water is a real lab test, not a color-changing strip from a hardware store.
Your sample is analyzed at an independent, third-party laboratory that holds NELAC/ELAP accreditation. We don't do the testing ourselves. Your water goes to the same type of lab your county health department uses, with the same instruments, the same protocols, and the same certifications. These are part of a national network of over 200 certified facilities across all 50 states. You get parts-per-billion precision on heavy metals like arsenic and lead, definitive presence/absence testing for E. coli and coliform bacteria, and exact measurements of pH, iron, hardness, manganese, sulfate, and everything else that affects your water quality.
Here's what makes us different from every other water test on the internet: we don't just hand you a lab report and walk away. After your results come back, Aidan, a water treatment specialist with over 30 years of experience, personally reviews your numbers and tells you exactly what equipment you need based on your specific water chemistry, household size, and plumbing setup. No guessing, no buying the wrong system, no wasted money. Test first. Fix it right the first time.
✔53 Contaminants
✔Independent Certified Lab
✔Expert Review Included
✔Results in 5 Days
✔Free Return Shipping
✔Bacteria Testing
Feature
Our System
Others
Contaminants Tested
✔
53 (lab-certified)
6–14 (color strips)
Accuracy
✔
Parts-per-billion (ICP-MS)
Rough color estimates
Lab Certified
✔
NELAC/ELAP accredited
No lab involved
Bacteria Testing
✔
E. coli + Total Coliform (definitive)
Unreliable or not included
Heavy Metals
✔
19 including arsenic, lead, mercury
2–3 at most
Expert Review
✔
Included (30-year specialist)
Not available
Treatment Plan
✔
Personalized equipment recommendation
Generic or none
Return Shipping
✔
Free overnight (prepaid)
Not included
Contaminants Tested
✅ Us53 (lab-certified)
❌ Them6–14 (color strips)
Accuracy
✅ UsParts-per-billion (ICP-MS)
❌ ThemRough color estimates
Lab Certified
✅ UsNELAC/ELAP accredited
❌ ThemNo lab involved
Bacteria Testing
✅ UsE. coli + Total Coliform (definitive)
❌ ThemUnreliable or not included
Heavy Metals
✅ Us19 including arsenic, lead, mercury
❌ Them2–3 at most
Expert Review
✅ UsIncluded (30-year specialist)
❌ ThemNot available
Treatment Plan
✅ UsPersonalized equipment recommendation
❌ ThemGeneric or none
Return Shipping
✅ UsFree overnight (prepaid)
❌ ThemNot included
✔ Get a Full Report With Every Test
Every test kit includes a personal review of your results by Aidan, a water treatment specialist with over 30 years of experience. Call, text, or email anytime before, during, or after your test.
📞 Call Us800-460-5810
✉️ Email Supportsupport@midatlanticwater.net
🕒 Live Hours7 days a week
Frequently Asked Questions
This test analyzes your well water for 53 contaminants across 6 categories: bacteria (E. coli and total coliform), 19 heavy and trace metals (arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, copper, uranium, and more), 10 minerals and metals (iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, sodium, etc.), 6 water properties (pH, hardness, alkalinity, TDS, turbidity, conductivity), 8 inorganics (nitrate, fluoride, sulfate, chloride, and more), and 8 calculated values (grains per gallon, Langelier Saturation Index, etc.). All testing is performed at a NELAC/ELAP certified laboratory using EPA-standard methods.
About 5 business days from when the independent lab receives your sample. The kit ships to you with free standard shipping (2 to 5 business days depending on location). You collect your sample (5 minutes), ship it back with the prepaid overnight label, and the lab returns results within 5 business days. After that, Aidan reviews your results and contacts you with a recommendation, usually within the same day.
DIY test strips from hardware stores test for 6 to 14 parameters using color-changing strips that you try to match against a chart. They cannot detect contaminants at the low levels that matter for health. Arsenic, for example, is dangerous at 10 parts per billion, which no strip test can measure. This kit sends your water to an independent, third-party certified lab that uses the same instruments and methods as your county health department: ICP-MS for metals, ion chromatography for anions, enzyme substrate for bacteria. The difference between a strip test and a certified lab test is the difference between a guess and an answer.
TapScore is a great company, and both of us use the same independent, third-party certified lab network. The testing quality is identical. The difference is what happens after. TapScore gives you a lab report with general treatment recommendations. We give you that same impartial lab report plus a personal consultation with a water treatment specialist who has been solving well water problems for over 30 years. Aidan will tell you the exact equipment model, size, and installation order for your specific situation. And if you need equipment, we sell and support it directly. One company from test to treatment to ongoing support.
Aidan personally reviews every set of independent lab results. He looks at your specific numbers (pH, iron, hardness, bacteria, metals) and creates a recommendation tailored to your household. He will tell you which contaminants need treatment and which don't, the exact equipment you need and what size, the correct installation order, and what maintenance to expect. He will contact you directly by email, text, or phone, whatever you prefer. If your water tests clean, he will tell you that too.
Then you know your well water is safe and you don't need any treatment equipment. That peace of mind is worth the test by itself. We will never recommend equipment you don't need. Many wells produce perfectly good water. If yours is one of them, you will know for certain.
Absolutely. Call or text Aidan at 800-460-5810. He is available 7 days a week. If you are not sure whether you need this test, he can help you figure that out in a few minutes. No sales pitch, just straight answers. You can also email support@midatlanticwater.net.
Well Water Test Kit: I...$199.00
The Cost of Guessing Wrong
A $199 test vs thousands in wasted equipment.
What happens when you skip the test
Without a lab test, you're guessing. We've seen it hundreds of times: a homeowner buys a $2,000 water softener because they see white buildup — but the real problem is low pH corroding their pipes. Or they buy an iron filter when the iron level is actually low enough for a softener to handle. Wrong equipment means wasted money, unresolved problems, and eventual replacement.
A $199 lab test tells you exactly what's in your water so you buy the right equipment the first time. It's not a cost — it's insurance against a $2,000–$4,000 mistake.
The Real Comparison
Guessing (No Test)
$2,000–$4,000
❌Lifespan: Fails in 3-4 years
❌Result: Frequent repairs, poor water quality, leaks
❌Support: None
Wrong equipment + replacement cost
Best Long-Term Value
Test First, Then Buy Right
$199
✅Lifespan: Lasts 15+ years
✅Result: Done right the first time, peace of mind
✅Support: Lifetime USA Support
Right equipment the first time
The test kit costs less than 10% of a single piece of water treatment equipment. If it saves you from buying the wrong system even once, it's paid for itself 10 to 20 times over.
What $199 gets you
Certified lab analysis of 53 contaminants using EPA-standard methods. Parts-per-billion precision on heavy metals. Definitive bacteria testing. And a personal equipment recommendation from a 30-year water treatment expert. Every number you need to make the right decision — tested once, done right.
The Guarantee: Your water sample is analyzed by an independent, NELAC/ELAP-accredited lab using 9 EPA-standard methods — the same methods your county health department uses. If your kit doesn't arrive, the lab loses your sample, results are delayed beyond 10 business days, or anything else goes wrong in the process — we will send a replacement kit at no charge or issue a full refund. No questions, no hassle.
30+YEARS EXPERIENCE
10,000+HOMES HELPED
5.0★Success Rate
Your test is processed by a third-party certified lab in the SimpleLab network — independently accredited under NELAC/ELAP standards. We never touch the testing. The lab runs EPA 200.7, EPA 200.8, EPA 300.0, SM 9223B, and 5 other validated methods to produce results you can trust. Then Aidan reviews your numbers and tells you exactly what you need.
Why DIY Test Strips Can't Compare
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DIY test strips from hardware stores test for 6–14 parameters using color-changing strips you try to match against a chart. They cannot detect contaminants at the low levels that matter for health (parts per billion), and they miss critical analytes like arsenic, lead, and uranium entirely.
Our test uses the same certified lab methods as state and federal drinking water programs — ICP-MS mass spectrometry for trace metals, ion chromatography for anions, and Colilert enzyme-based detection for bacteria. The difference between a $15 strip and a certified lab isn't just accuracy — it's the difference between guessing and knowing.
How Our Testing Process Works
1
Test Your Water
Order the kit, collect your sample, and mail it back. Your water is analyzed by a NELAC/ELAP certified lab for 53 contaminants using the same methods your county health department uses.
2
Get Expert Analysis
Aidan reviews your lab results and creates a specific recommendation for your household — what equipment, what size, what order, and why. No generic advice, no upselling.
Fix It Right the First Time
If you need treatment equipment, we help you select the right system, ship it to your door, and provide free lifetime technical support for installation and maintenance. One company from test to treatment.
I've been solving well water problems for over 30 years. This test is the same one I'd use for my own home. Send me your results and I'll tell you exactly what you need — or exactly why you don't need anything at all.
Honest answer: this product is too new for individual reviews to exist yet. So instead of pretending,
here is what 10,000+ homeowners say about the rest of the systems we sell, same team, same
support, same 29-year track record you'll get with this product.
