Lab Testing - Essential

Service Description

Specialized testing for one (1) drinking water sample. This panel analyzes common well-water health concerns—such as heavy metals, bacteria, and nitrates—along with natural water chemistry and indicators that can point to on-premise plumbing issues. Service includes professional sample collection and delivery to a certified laboratory. Pre-sampling requirement: At least one faucet must have no water use for 12 hours prior to sampling, but must have been used within the last 36 hours. Ideally, choose a faucet where the aerator/screen can be removed. Typical lab turnaround: Results are generally reported in 7–10 business days (when the lab is open and processing normally). 56 Parameters Analyzed, 53 by Certified Water Laboratory • Free Chlorine Strip - performed on location • Tannins - performed on location • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) - preformed on location • Bicarbonate • Carbonate • Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio • Grains per gallon • Hardness (Ca,Mg) • Hardness (Total) • Langelier Saturation Index • Sodium Adsorption Ratio • pH • Aluminum • Boron • Calcium • Iron • Lithium • Magnesium • Phosphorus • Potassium • Silica • Sodium • Strontium • Titanium • Zinc • Antimony • Arsenic • Barium • Beryllium • Cadmium • Chromium (Total) • Cobalt • Copper • Lead • Manganese • Mercury • Molybdenum • Nickel • Selenium • Silver • Thallium • Tin • Uranium • Vanadium • Chloride • Fluoride • Nitrate (as N) • Nitrite (as N) • Sulfate • Turbidity • Alkalinity (as CaCO3) • Hardness • Specific Conductivity • Total Dissolved Solids • E. coli • Total Coliform Scheduling note (time-sensitive samples): Bacteria samples must be delivered to the lab within 24 hours (while the lab is open). For that reason, no sample collection is accepted after 2 PM on Thursday through 2 PM on Sunday. Questions before you order? If you have any questions about timing, lab hours, or the process for your specific transaction deadline, please call before purchasing so we can make sure the schedule works. What’s included: • On-site sample collection (proper handling and chain-of-custody as required) • Delivery to Certified lab for testing • Email of the certified lab report and recap when results are ready • Clear follow-up guidance if anything comes back “Present” Good fit for: • Well or Municipal water applications • Homes with unknown testing history