Basic Bacteria Check
$113.00Screens your well for total coliform bacteria and E. coli - the most important first safety check.
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Well Water Test Kits for Private Wells
Know exactly what is in your well water. Certified at-home test kits for private wells - collect a sample at your tap, mail it in, and get clear, lab-backed results with guidance on what to do next.
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Not sure where to start? Most well owners choose the Annual Well Safety Check.
Nitrate Check
$120.00Measures nitrate levels - a top concern for wells in rural and agricultural areas.
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Annual Well Safety Check
$204.00The recommended yearly test: Level 1 drinking-water panel plus bacteria.
Order this testA comprehensive Level 2 panel plus bacteria - the right baseline for new wells and home sales.
Order this testScreens your well for PFAS 'forever chemicals' linked to industrial sites, landfills, and firefighting foam.
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Pesticides Check
$291.00Screens your well for agricultural pesticides - a key concern for wells near farmland.
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Herbicides Check
$292.00Screens your well for common herbicides like atrazine - widespread in agricultural groundwater.
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Lead & Copper Check
$60.00Tests for lead and copper that leach from older pipes, solder, and fixtures.
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Arsenic Check
$67.00Measures arsenic, a naturally occurring contaminant common in many groundwater regions.
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Uranium Check
$56.00Measures naturally occurring uranium, a radioactive contaminant found in many aquifers.
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Radon in Water Check
$100.00Measures radon gas dissolved in your well water - which can also raise indoor-air radon.
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Metals & Minerals Panel
$100.00A broad 35-parameter scan of metals and minerals - iron, manganese, hardness, and more.
Order this testScreens for 60 volatile organic compounds - solvents and fuels from industrial sources.
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Learn about well water contaminants
Not sure what to test for? Our free well-owner guides explain the most common private-well contaminants, what they mean for your health, and which test to order.
Well water testing: frequently asked questions
- What should I test my well water for?
- At minimum, test private well water for total coliform bacteria and E. coli every year, plus nitrate if you live near farmland or have an infant in the home. A broader Level 1 or Level 2 panel adds the metals, minerals, and chemistry that affect both safety and plumbing. If you are not sure, the Annual Well Safety Check covers the common essentials in one kit.
- How often should I test my private well?
- Most state health departments recommend testing a private well at least once a year for bacteria and nitrate, and any time after flooding, well repairs, a noticeable change in taste, color, or odor, or before buying or selling a home.
- How does at-home well water testing work?
- Order a kit and it ships to your door. You collect a sample at your tap or wellhead in a few minutes, then mail it back in the prepaid package to the certified lab. You receive an easy-to-read report explaining what was found, how it compares to drinking-water guidelines, and what to do next.
- Are these water tests done by a certified lab?
- Yes. Samples are analyzed by SimpleLab and its Tap Score certified laboratory network. DrillerDB helps you choose the right test for your well; the certified lab performs the analysis and reporting.
- Which water test kit should I choose?
- If you have never tested, or it has been more than a year, start with the Annual Well Safety Check. Choose the Basic Bacteria Check for a quick safety screen, the Nitrate Check if you are near agriculture or have an infant, or the New Well / Real Estate Baseline for a comprehensive record on a new well or a home sale.
Water tests are fulfilled and analyzed by SimpleLab and its Tap Score certified laboratory network. DrillerDB helps you order the right test for your well; lab analysis and reporting are provided by SimpleLab.