Water test kits
A test kit is how you get a number for a well or a specific tap. It is not a filter.
For private wells, test first, then choose treatment from the lab result. Mail-in kits go to a lab. Strip kits are a screen, not a substitute for a lab on nitrate, arsenic, or bacteria.
5 products with an in-stock listing, sorted by first-year cost. Ranked for a named water profile only on system and ZIP pages.
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| Product | Certified for | Price | First year | Install |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETR Labs Premium Water Quality Test Kit (mail-in lab, 113-118 substances) | manufacturer-reported only | DIY | ||
| Health Metric Well Water Test Kit (strips, 9 parameters) | manufacturer-reported only | DIY | ||
| Safe Home Lead in Drinking Water Test Kit (mail-in EPA-certified lab, 1 sample) | manufacturer-reported only | DIY | ||
| Varify 17-in-1 Complete Drinking Water Test Kit (100 strips + 2 bacteria tests) | manufacturer-reported only | DIY | ||
| Watersafe WS-425W Well Water Test Kit (10 parameters, DIY) | manufacturer-reported only | DIY |