Extended Water Lab Kit
Description
Find out what’s in your drinking water.
Test one water sample for lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and along with 9 other elements (see table below) using accredited laboratory analysis. Designed for drinking water from your home, business, private well, or sealed bottle.
This kit is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Results in
- About 10 business days
- Testing method
- EPA Method 200.8 Reporting limit: ≥0.05 ppb/analyte
Your kit includes
- Sampling container ✓ Included
- Instruction pamphlet ✓ Included
- Sample information card ✓ Included
What we analyze
13 elements, each reported in parts per billion (ppb).
Heavy metals
| Element | Reported as | Why it’s tested |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ppb | Can enter water from corrosion of household plumbing and erosion of natural deposits. |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ppb | Can enter water through corroding galvanized pipes and natural deposits. |
| Arsenic (As) | ppb | Occurs naturally in rock and groundwater; can also come from industrial discharge, wood preservatives, animal feed additives, and herbicides. |
| Mercury (Hg) | ppb | Can come from natural deposits, industrial discharge, and runoff. |
Trace elements
| Element | Reported as | Why it’s tested |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Al) | ppb | Occurs naturally and can increase when aluminum salts are used in water treatment; can cause colored water. |
| Chromium (Cr) | ppb | Can enter water from steel and pulp mill discharge and erosion of natural deposits. |
| Iron (Fe) | ppb | Can leach from corroding pipes and fixtures; can cause rusty color, metallic taste, and reddish-orange staining. |
| Manganese (Mn) | ppb | Occurs naturally in ground and surface water; can cause black-to-brown color, black staining, and a bitter metallic taste. |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | ppb | Naturally occurring element found in ores; monitored by the EPA in public water systems under UCMR 3. |
| Nickel (Ni) | ppb | Occurs naturally in groundwater and can leach from nickel- or chromium-plated taps and fittings. |
| Selenium (Se) | ppb | Can enter water from petroleum refinery and mine discharge and erosion of natural deposits. |
| Vanadium (V) | ppb | Naturally occurring metal; monitored by the EPA in public water systems under UCMR 3. |
| Zinc (Zn) | ppb | Can leach from pipes and fixtures through corrosion; can cause a metallic taste. |
Sample requirements
- For water samples only, including tap, well, or bottled drinking water.
- Make sure you choose the right test. Use the Food Test for juice, soda, kombucha, milk, broth, or cooking oil. Use the Supplement Test for tinctures and liquid supplements.
- This kit is specifically for drinking water from a tap, private well, or sealed bottle.
- You’ll need about 60–125 mL (2–4 fl oz) of water.
- The test kit expires one year from the purchase date.
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Accredited laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025:2017, using EPA Method 200.8 (reporting limit: ≥0.05 ppb/analyte).
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Results in about 10 business days
We’ll email you as soon as your report is ready.
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Clear digital report
Receive a PDF you can easily save, print, or forward.
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Documented chain of custody
Your sample is logged and tracked from arrival through reporting.
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Your results stay yours
We never sell your data or share your results.
Water Test Kit FAQs
What is the Water Test Kit designed to test?
The Water Test Kit is designed for testing drinking water and other water sources for heavy metals.
What types of water can I test?
The Water Test Kit can be used to test drinking water, tap water, well water, bottled water, filtered water, and other water sources.
Can I test more than one water source with one Water Test Kit?
No. Each Water Test Kit is intended for testing one water sample. A separate kit is required for each additional water source.
How much water should I submit?
Please submit approximately 4 fluid ounces of water for testing. Make sure the sample container is securely sealed to prevent leakage during shipping.
What type of container should I use for my water sample?
Use a clean, dry container that can be securely sealed. Avoid using containers that may introduce contaminants into the sample.
Should I collect the water sample directly from the source?
Yes. Whenever possible, collect the sample directly from the water source you want to evaluate. Follow the included sample collection instructions for the most accurate results.
What should I do before collecting my water sample?
Wash your hands and make sure the sample container is clean and dry. Avoid touching the inside of the container or its lid to help prevent contamination.
Can I send bottled water in its original packaging?
Yes. If you are testing bottled water, you may submit the unopened product in its original packaging as long as it is securely sealed and properly packaged for shipping.
