Drinking Water Testing | Self-Test, In-home, Laboratory, Baseline

There are many ways that an individual may arrive at the decision to have their water tested. For example, you may visually see a problem; there could be an odor or an odd taste. People in the home may be getting sick, and you suspect it’s correlated with your water. There could be staining left behind in the sink, home equipment such as a water heater emits a sulfur smell, or your pipes are becoming corroded. Also, there may not be any obvious issue with your water, and you simply want to be proactive in having the peace of mind that your home drinking water is safe.

There are multiple levels of testing that you can choose from, including simple self-testing to a certified lab testing that requires chain-of-custody. The following describes the 4 Levels of testing that you can choose from depending on your needs. You may find a lower-level test satisfies your need, or a lower-level test may reveal that higher-level testing may be required.

Also, the results of any test can be used as a guidance that you can then share with a water professional in order to develop a treatment solution.