Water Quality Testing

Know What
You're Drinking.

Water quality problems are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. They can cause serious health problems. Whether you're buying a home with a private well, an older home with aging pipes, or simply want peace of mind, professional water testing is the only way to know what's in your water.

(801) 244-1770
Why It Matters

Your Water May Look Clean and Still Be Dangerous

Bacterial contamination, heavy metals like lead and arsenic, and other contaminants cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste. The only way to know your water is safe is to test it with a certified laboratory.

Utah's older homes — especially those built before 1986. These homes may have lead solder in the plumbing. Lead exposure is particularly dangerous for children and pregnant women, causing developmental problems even at very low levels. There is no safe level of lead exposure.

Homes with private wells face additional risks: bacterial contamination from surface water intrusion, nitrates from agricultural runoff, and naturally occurring minerals like arsenic and uranium that are common in Utah's geology.

10M+
US homes with lead pipes or solder
15%
Private wells exceed safe contaminant levels
0
Safe level of lead exposure
24hrs
Lab results turnaround
What's Included

Everything You Get

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Bacteria & Contamination Testing

Tests for coliform bacteria, E. coli, and other biological contaminants that indicate sewage intrusion or surface water contamination.

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Heavy Metals Panel

Comprehensive testing for lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and other heavy metals that pose serious health risks.

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Certified Laboratory Analysis

All samples are analyzed by a certified laboratory using EPA-approved methods. Results are legally defensible and accepted by lenders.

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Well Water Specialty Testing

Expanded testing panel for homes with private wells, including nitrates, pH, hardness, and naturally occurring minerals specific to Utah geology.

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Clear Results Report

Lab results translated into plain language. What was found, what it means for your health, and what action (if any) is needed.

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Multiple Sample Points

We can test water from multiple locations in the home to identify whether contamination is at the source or in the home's plumbing.

How It Works

Our Process

1

Sample Collection

We collect water samples from the appropriate locations using sterile, certified containers following EPA collection protocols.

2

Lab Submission

Samples are submitted to a certified laboratory same day for analysis using EPA-approved testing methods.

3

Lab Analysis

Laboratory analyzes samples for the selected contaminants. Results are typically available within 24–48 hours.

4

Report Delivery

Full lab report with plain-language explanation of results, health implications, and recommended actions if needed.

Pricing

Clear, Honest Pricing

Bacteria Testing

$185
Bacteria & contamination panel
Coliform bacteria testing
E. coli testing
Biological contamination panel
Certified lab analysis
Written results report
Health risk explanation
Action recommendations if needed

Heavy Metals Testing

$200
Full heavy metals panel
Lead testing
Arsenic testing
Mercury, cadmium, chromium
Full heavy metals panel
Certified lab analysis
Written results report
Health risk explanation

Complete Water Panel

$350
Bacteria and heavy metals. Best value
Everything in Bacteria Testing
Everything in Heavy Metals Testing
Combined certified lab analysis
Comprehensive results report
Full health risk assessment
Save $35 vs. individual tests
5–10% off when bundled with home inspection

Bundle with a home inspection and save 5–10%. View full pricing →

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Water testing is recommended when buying any home with a private well, buying an older home (pre-1986) that may have lead solder, if you notice changes in water taste, color, or odor, if there's been nearby agricultural activity or industrial development, or simply for annual peace of mind.

Bacteria testing checks for biological contamination including coliform bacteria and E. coli that indicate sewage or surface water intrusion. Heavy metals testing checks for inorganic contaminants like lead, arsenic, and mercury that come from pipes, soil, or industrial sources. Both are important for different reasons and we offer a combined panel at a discounted rate.

City water is treated and regularly tested by the utility, but it can still pick up contaminants on the way to your tap. Particularly lead from older service lines or home plumbing. If your home was built before 1986, testing your tap water for lead is a worthwhile precaution.

Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in the plumbing, and some older homes have lead service lines. The only way to know if lead is actually reaching your tap water is to test it. Visual inspection of pipes is not sufficient.

The appropriate response depends on what was found and at what levels. Options range from installing a point-of-use filter (for some contaminants) to treating a well, replacing plumbing, or negotiating with the seller to address the issue before closing.

Ready to Schedule?
We're Ready When You Are.

Scheduling availability varies by season. Book online or call us directly and we will find the next available slot.

(801) 244-1770