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Certified lab testing Fast turnaround at lab (5 business days) Standard shipping included Expert treatment advice This Mail-to-Lab Kit Includes: All materials needed for sample collection, easy-to-follow instructions, chain of custody documentation, and a prepaid return label for seamless shipping to an independent and accredited laboratory. Show More The recommended baseline water quality test for groundwater collected from homes and buildings with private wells. Certified lab testing Fast turnaround at lab (5 business days) Standard shipping included Expert treatment advice This Mail-to-Lab Kit Includes: All materials needed for sample collection, easy-to-follow instructions, chain of custody documentation, and a prepaid return label for seamless shipping to an independent and accredited laboratory. What It Tests For: Your sample will be analyzed at a certified lab for— but not limited to— heavy metals (25), minerals (4), hardness, turbidity, silica, inorganics like nitrate and nitrite, and coliform bacteria like E. coli . Looking for a more thorough analysis? Try the Advanced Well Water Test Award-winning Lab Report: Your results will include a detailed, easy-to-read analysis of common well water health risks, including factors related to natural water chemistry and on-premise plumbing, as well as expert treatment recommendations. Testing With Tap Score Is Simple: Collect your sample, ship it for free, and receive industry-leading results straight to your inbox. Your report includes health and plumbing insights, treatment recommendations, and access to friendly customer support experts for any questions. Show Less About the Essential Well Water Test: Right for Me? How it Works What’s Included Analyte List Shipping This is the right test for you if: Are served by a private or shared well. Have a septic tank near the well or other source of potential bacterial contamination. Have young children or other vulnerable individuals in your home. Concerned about runoff from agricultural activity. Ask an Expert 1. Sample You'll get everything you need to collect your drinking water sample, including easy-to-follow instructions. 2. Ship Shipping is free, so getting your sample to the lab won't cost you a thing. 3. Test We route your sample to an independent, certified lab in our network that's best equipped to analyze your water. 4. Report Once the lab analysis is complete you'll get an interactive digital report that explains your results and what to do next. Sampling Instructions Sampling Materials Shipping to Lab Included Cold Shipping Kit The Essential Well Water Test kit includes analysis for 54 analytes: Properties: 6 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) / Conductivity / Hardness / Total Dissolved Solids / Turbidity / pH Bacteria: 2 E. coli / Total Coliform Inorganics: 8 Boron / Chloride / Fluoride / Nitrate (as N) / Nitrite (as N) / Phosphorus / Silica / Sulfate Metals: 25 Aluminum / Antimony / Arsenic / Barium / Beryllium / Cadmium / Chromium (Total) / Cobalt / Copper / Iron / Lead / Lithium / Manganese / Mercury / Molybdenum / Nickel / Selenium / Silver / Strontium / Thallium / Tin / Titanium / Uranium / Vanadium / Zinc Minerals: 4 Calcium / Magnesium / Potassium / Sodium Calculated Parameter: 8 Bicarbonate / Carbonate / Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio / Expanded Hardness / Grains per gallon / Hardness (Calculated) / Langelier Saturation Index / Sodium Adsorption Ratio Self Tests: 1 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas Choose your preferred shipping method at checkout: 1. Standard (Both Ways) Orders shipped to you via FedEx. Typically shipped within 12-36 hours of placing your order. Arrives within 2-3 business days of shipment. Includes 2-day shipping to the lab via FedEx. 2. Standard to You | Overnight To Lab Orders shipped to you via FedEx. Typically shipped within 12-36 hours of placing your order. Arrives within 2-3 business days of shipment. Includes overnight shipping to the lab via FedEx. 3. Overnight (Both Ways) Orders shipped to you via overnight FedEx. Typically shipped same day as order placed. Arrives within 1 business day of shipment. Includes overnight shipping to the lab via FedEx. 4. Urgent Orders Questions about shipping? Contact our support team. "This lab is incredible at receiving samples and getting results in a timely manner. But where they truly shine is going above and beyond to discuss results with clients and help bring clarity to what those results mean." "I've used Tap Score for a couple years now to test our well water (we have LOTS of water issues here) and by far it has been the easiest, most comprehensive, best water testing company I've worked with! They make it super easy and are super helpful for follow-up explanations/help with our water issues. I feel safe and confident using their labs." "Once you get your results back use the chat feature to connect with someone who will be able to help you interpret the results, a great help!" Recommended Which core kit is right for me? Essential Well Water Test Advanced Well Water Test Extended Well Water Test Number of Analytes 54 114 142 Free Shipping Standard Overnight Overnight Business Days at Lab 5 5 12 General Properties 14 15 15 Coliform & Microbiology 2 2 2 Inorganics & Fertilizers 8 8 8 Metals & Minerals 29 29 29 VOCs & SVOCs — 50 51 Petroleum Compounds — 7 7 Pesticides — 2 1 Radiologicals — — 2 PFAS — — 25 Other 1 1 1 $209.00 $399.00 $1,125.00 Independent, Accurate & Actionable Lab Reports. After our labs evaluate your water, we generate your Tap Score™ using an algorithm that removes subjectivity and supports expert solutions. Contaminant Breakdown Health Risks & Considerations Impact on Home & Plumbing Treatment Recommendations Our Reports Certified, Regional Lab Testing. With over 250 world-class testing facilities in our network, we can test your water with greater specialization, faster speeds and higher standards. Our Science Customer service meets science. Our Support Team includes water quality engineers, scientists, and toxicology experts who help make sense of your results. Insight into health, aesthetic & plumbing risks Recommendations based on your data Available by live chat, phone, or email Let's Chat! Have questions? We have answers. Reach out to us any time. We can help with everything related to water testing, including: Test Kit Selection Lab Methods & Certifications Detection & Reporting Limits Compliance Contact Us What well test is right for me? The well water kit you choose depends on how many contaminants you want to test for and what's driving your concern, whether that's coliform bacteria, nitrates, or a broad annual screen. Unsure? Try our Customize My Kit feature to match your needs with the kit that works for you. What's the turnaround time? You can see each kit's specific report turnaround in the product description. Most people receive results within 3-5 business days after the lab receives their sample. However, some tests may require additional analytical time so be sure to check each kit’s product page for the most accurate estimate. What will my report include? Your report will rank your water against local and federal safety benchmarks, provide a thorough breakdown of any contaminants detected and how they may be affecting your health or plumbing, and provide non-biased treatment recommendations. Are Tap Score labs certified? Every lab facility in our network is certified with accreditations ranging from ISO to NELAC/ELAP, Direct State, DoD, DoE, DoH and beyond. Need a specific certification? Let us know so that we can meet your needs accordingly. 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