Test shortly after a fire near industrial areas, airports, or locations where firefighting foam may have been used. Retest after heavy rainfall and continue periodic monitoring. Especially critical for well water, but relevant for city water too.
Best Water Test Kits for Wildfire Contamination
How do you know your water is safe to drink after a wildfire? Our test kits make it easy to analyze heavy metals, bacteria and VOCs in certified laboratories. Below are some of the most relevant chemical tests associated with wildfire impacts on water quality.
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Advanced Home Water Test
116 Analytes TestedTest for the basics first.
This kit is the ideal starting point for those in wildfire-affected areas. It provides a comprehensive assessment of water quality, covering contaminants commonly found after wildfires. This gives you the crucial information needed to protect your household and make informed decisions.
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RUSH: Advanced Home Water Test
116 Analytes TestedNeed tests results extra fast?
This expedited version of the Advanced Home Water Test has a faster turnaround at the lab so you can get your lab report as fast as possible.
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Critical for well water
PFAS Water Test
14 Analytes Tested
Test shortly after a fire near industrial areas, airports, or locations where firefighting foam may have been used. Retest after heavy rainfall and continue periodic monitoring. Especially critical for well water, but relevant for city water too.
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Why test for SVOCs?
SVOCs, such as phthalates and PAHs, are released from burned building materials and synthetic products. Once in water, they can disrupt endocrine function and increase cancer risk through long-term exposure.
When to test?
Test promptly after fires in residential or industrial areas. Retest periodically, as these compounds may leach slowly into groundwater over time.
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Asbestos Water Test
6 Analytes TestedRegular price $305.00Regular priceUnit price per
Why test for Asbestos?
Fires can dislodge asbestos fibers from aging infrastructure and debris, allowing them to enter surface or groundwater. Ingesting asbestos-contaminated water may increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancers.
When to test?
Test soon after fires near older buildings (typically built before 1980). Retest if ash, debris, or nearby construction may have disturbed contaminated materials. Particularly important for wells near older buildings.
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Why test for pesticides?
Wildfires can trigger chemical runoff from treated land into water sources. These substances may contaminate drinking water and are associated with endocrine disruption, reproductive harm, and other chronic health effects.
When to test?
Test shortly after fires affecting agricultural or landscaped residential areas. Retest after rainfall and monitor seasonally for continued runoff. Critical for well water in agricultural or landscaped residential areas. Also a concern for city water dram from surface sources.
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Dioxins and Furans Water Test
17 Analytes TestedRegular price $869.00Regular priceUnit price per
Why test for dioxins?
These toxic byproducts form during the burning of plastics and treated wood. They can bind to ash and soil, eventually washing into water supplies, where they pose risks of cancer and developmental harm when consumed.
When should I test?
Test soon after a fire that involved extensive structural damage or debris. Retest after rainfall and monitor over time due to potential delayed release from ash or soil.
Our recommended kit for the first kit to start with after a wildfire has affected your water supply. Recommended by New York Times Wirecutter as the "Best Water Test Kit for Your Home", this kit is the ideal baseline test.
Not sure where to start?
Advanced Home Water Test
116 Analytes Tested
Our recommended kit for the first kit to start with after a wildfire has affected your water supply. Recommended by New York Times Wirecutter as the "Best Water Test Kit for Your Home", this kit is the ideal baseline test.
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Which kit should I start with?
Start with the Advanced Home Water Test Kit—our top recommendation for water affected by wildfire. It’s designed for both well and city water, covering essential contaminants.
What's the turnaround time?
Most people receive results within 3-5 business days after the lab receives their sample. However, some tests may require additional analytical time so be sure to check each kit’s product page for the most accurate estimate.
What does my report include?
Your report will rank your water against local and federal safety benchmarks, provide a thorough breakdown of any contaminants detected and how they may be affecting your health or plumbing, and provide non-biased treatment recommendations.
Are Tap Score labs certified?
Every lab facility in our network is certified with accreditations ranging from ISO to NELAC/ELAP, Direct State, DoD, DoE, DoH and beyond. Need a specific certification? Let us know so that we can meet your needs accordingly.