Water Test - Full Laboratory Analysis Kit

This water sampling kit will allow you to get your water tested for 78 harmful contaminants: Bacteria (presence/absence for coliform and E.coli), 17 heavy metals, 10 inorganic chemicals (such as fluoride), five organic chemicals (such as chloroform) and 44 volatile organic chemicals (such as benzene and MTBE). A certified team of scientists will analyze your drinking water and send you a full informational report within 10 business days. Click here to see a sample report!

The laboratory analysis is performed according to US EPA and industry standard methods to meet state compliance requirements as well as performing informational tests for quality control purposes. The laboratory participates in US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Proficiency Testing Programs and is accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP).

Turnaround Time: Test results are typically completed and mailed within 7-10 business days following the date the samples are received at the laboratory. Final reports are issued by mail and no verbal results are given.

Kit includes:

Detailed instructions

Freezer pack

Water sample collection components

Data forms

Water sample shipping container

TEST FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTAMINANTS :

Bacteria (presence/absence for coliform and E.coli)

(17) heavy metals and minerals

(10) other inorganic chemicals

(5) organic chemicals

(44) volatile organic chemicals.

(FULL LIST - SEE BELOW)

Laboratory Analysis - Water Sample Collection Procedure

    ATTENTION -- TO ENSURE VALID BACTERIA TEST RESULTS:

    COLLECT WATER SAMPLE AND SHIP ON THE SAME DAY!

    SAMPLES SHOULD BE COLLECTED AFTER 1:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME.  SHIP SAMPLES VIA GUARANTEED NEXT DAY DELIVERY.

    DO NOT COLLECT AND SHIP YOUR WATER ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OR THE DAY BEFORE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

Easy Step-by-Step Instructions:  

1) Please read all instructions on side 1 and 2 completely before beginning the collections process.

2) Place the blue ice pack in the freezer for at least 8 hours prior to collecting your water sample.

3) Select a carrier for guaranteed 24 hour return shipping. Make arrangements to drop off your sample at their location or to have the courier pick up your sample on the day you plan to collect the water.

NOTE: If we do not receive your sample within 24 hours, your bacteria results will be invalid.

4) Collect your water sample according to the detailed instructions and diagram on side 2.

5) Please complete (print or type) all information that is not pre-printed on the 3-part form. For Example: the date and time you collected the water, your name, your address and check the appropriate box for the type of analysis (may already be specified on form).

NOTE: If the correct date and time are not indicated on this form your bacterial results will be marked as invalid.

Enclose the white portion of the form in the box with your water sample and retain a copy for your records (this form has the order number you will need to refer to for questions regarding your test).

6) Ship your kit via NEXT DAY GUARANTEED delivery to our testing laboratory on the same day you collect the water.

SHIP TO :

National Testing Laboratories

556 South Mansfield Street

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

7) In order to verify the receipt of your test kit at our laboratory, please contact your shipper (FedEx, UPS, US Mail) using their “800” number and tracking number provided on your shipping receipt. They can verify for you if delivery was made at our laboratory.

PLEASE NOTE: Samples take approximately 7-10 business days for processing. Final reports are issued by mail and no verbal results are given.

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Our Accredited Laboratory Will Test Your Water Sample for the Following Contaminants:

Bacteria (presence/absence):

C oliform

E.coli

Metals:

Aluminum

Arsenic

Barium

Cadmium

Calcium

Chromium

Copper

Iron

Lead

Magnesium

Manganese

Mercury

Nickel

Selenium

Silver

Sodium

Zinc

Other Inorganic Chemicals:

Alkalinity

Chloride

Fluoride

Hardness

Nitrate

Nitrite

pH

Sulfate

Total Dissolved Solids

Turbidity

Organic Chemicals – pesticides, herbicides and PCB’s:

Alachlor

Atrazine

Chlordane

Aldrin

Dichloran

Dieldrin

Endrin

Heptachlor

Heptachlor Epoxide

Hexachlorobenzene

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

Lindane

Methoxychlor

PCB's

Pentachloronitrobenzene

Silvex (2,4,5-TP)

Simazine

Toxaphene

Trifluralin

2,4-D

Organic chemicals – trihalomethanes:

Bromoform

Bromodichloromethane

Chloroform

Dibromochloromethane

Total THM's (sum of four above)

Benzene

Vinyl Chloride

Carbon Tetrachloride

1,2-Dichloroethane

Trichloroethene (TCE)

1,4-Dichlorobenzene

1,1-Dichloroethene

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Bromobenzene

Bromomethane

Chlorobenzene

Chloroethane

Chloromethane

2-Chlorotoluene

4-Chlorotoluene

Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)

Dibromomethane

1,2-Dichlorobenzene

1,3-Dichlorobenzene

Dichlorodifluoromethane

1,1-Dichloroethane

Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene

Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene

Dichloromethane

1,2-Dichloropropane

Trans-1,3-Dichloropropene

Cis-1,3-Dichloropropene

2,2-Dichloropropane

1,1-Dichloropropene

1,3-Dichloropropane

Ethylbenzene

Ethylenedibromide (EDB)

Styrene

1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

Tetrachloroethene (PCE)

1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Trichlorofluoromethane

1,2,3-Trichloropropane

Toluene

Xylene

Methyl-Tert-Butyl-Ether

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