Which Water Test Kit Do I Need?

Where does your home’s water come from?

City or municipal water Private well water I’m not sure

What prompted you to test your water now?

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I’ve never had my water professionally tested. I recently purchased my home. I live in an older home and want to better understand how the home’s plumbing may affect my water. I want to better understand what’s in my water. I recently noticed something about my water that made me curious. I’ve lived in my home for a while and simply want to better understand my water.

Which of these best describe you?

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I want greater confidence in the water my household uses every day. I prefer making important decisions based on facts rather than assumptions. I like staying proactive about maintaining my home. I pay close attention to what my family eats and drinks. Peace of mind is important to me.

Have you noticed anything about your water that has made you curious?

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I haven’t noticed anything unusual—I simply want to learn more. My water has an unusual taste or smell. I’ve noticed staining or buildup around sinks, tubs, toilets, or fixtures. My water sometimes looks cloudy or discolored. My water leaves noticeable scale, residue, or spots on fixtures, dishes, or glassware. I’ve noticed that my water seems different at certain times or has changed over time. I have more than one observation or concern about my water.

What would you like your water test to help you accomplish?

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Establish a professional baseline for my home. Better understand my water before making future decisions. Learn more before purchasing a filtration or treatment system. Receive independent laboratory information I can trust. Gain the most complete understanding of my water.

What prompted you to test your well water now?

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I’ve never had my well water professionally tested. I recently purchased a home with a private well and want to better understand the water I am now responsible for. I’ve owned my home for years but have never tested my well. My home or well system is older, and I want to better understand how age or condition may affect my water. I recently noticed something about my water that made me curious. Someone recommended that I have my well tested.

Which of these best describe your well or your reasons for testing?

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I don’t know when my well was last tested. My household relies on well water every day. I already have a water treatment system. I’m considering filtration or treatment. Heavy rain or seasonal changes affect my well. I have more than one question about my well water.

Have you noticed anything about your well water that has made you curious?

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I haven’t noticed anything unusual—I simply want to learn more. My water has an unusual taste or smell. I’ve noticed staining or buildup. My water looks cloudy, discolored, or contains sediment. My water changes during certain seasons or after heavy rain. My water leaves noticeable scale or residue. I have more than one observation or concern about my water.

What would you like your well water test to help you accomplish?

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Establish a professional baseline for my well water. Keep up with routine well and home maintenance. Gain a broader understanding of my well water, even though I have not noticed a specific problem. Better understand something I’ve noticed about my water. Make a more informed decision about filtration or treatment. Compare current results with earlier water testing. Get a broader picture of my well water beyond the most common concerns. Answer several different questions about my well water at once.