
EPA 538 Herbicide and Pesticide Water Test
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Recommended testing for pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and other organics in drinking water. This package is recommended for those concerned about pesticide contamination in water, or in proximity to areas with heavy agricultural and farming activity, and golf courses.
This Tap Score water test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a sample for certified laboratory testing. Reported results will include detailed, quantified analysis of all analytes tested by method EPA 538.
Important: Glyphosate requires a separate test. View kit
We reserve the right to change testing methodology in our continuing effort to provide the best service to our clients.

About the EPA 538 Herbicide and Pesticide Water Test:
This is the right test for you if:
- Live near an area with heavy agricultural and farming activity.
- Located near a golf course.
- Served by a private or shared well.
1. Sample
You'll get everything you need to collect your drinking water sample, including easy-to-follow instructions.
2. Ship
Shipping is free, so getting your sample to the lab won't cost you a thing.
3. Test
We route your sample to an independent, certified lab in our network that's best equipped to analyze your water.
4. Report
Once the lab analysis is complete you'll get an interactive digital report that explains your results and what to do next.
The EPA 538 Herbicide and Pesticide Water Test kit includes analysis for 140 analytes:
Herbicides: 20
Ametryn / Butafenacil / Carfentrazone-Ethyl / Chlorotoluron / Chloroxuron / Clethodim / Cycluron / Desmedipham / Ethofumesate / Flufenacet / Isoproturon / Linuron / Mefenacet / Methoprotryne / Metobromuron / Metribuzin / Siduron / Simetryn / Tebuthiuron / Thiobencarb
Organics: 1
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate
Pesticides: 119
3 Hydroxycarbofuran / Acephate / Acetamiprid / Aldicarb / Aldicarb sulfone / Aldicarb sulfoxide / Aminocarb / Azoxystrobin / Benalaxyl / Bendiocarb / Benzoximate / Bifenazate / Bitertanol / Boscalid / Bupirimate / Buprofezin / Carbaryl / Carbendazim / Carbetamide / Carbofuran / Carboxin / Chlorantraniliprole / Clofentezine / Clothianidin / Cyazofamid / Cyromazine / Dicrotophos / Diethofencarb / Difenoconazole / Diflubenzuron / Dimethoate / Dimethomorph / Dimoxystrobin / Dinotefuran / Epoxiconazole / Etaconazol / Ethiprole / Ethirimol / Etoxazole / Fenamidone / Fenamiphos sulfone / Fenamiphos sulfoxide / Fenarimol / Fenbuconazole / Fenobucarb / Fenoxycarb / Fenpyroximate / Fenuron / Flonicamid / Fluoxastrobin / Fluquinconazole / Flusilazole / Flutolanil / Flutriafol / Forchlorfenuron / Formetanate / Fuberidazole / Furalaxyl / Hexythiazox / Imazalil / Imidacloprid / Indoxacarb (racemic) / Iprovalicarb / Isocarbophos / Isoprocarb / Kresoxim-Methyl / Mandipropamid / Mepanipyrim / Mepronil / Metalaxyl / Methabenzthiazuron / Methamidophos / Methiocarb / Methomyl / Methoxyfenozide / Mexacarbate / Monocrotophos / Monolinuron / Myclobutanil / Neburon / Novaluron / Nuarimol / Omethoate / Oxadixyl / Oxydemeton methyl / Penconazole / Pencycuron / Picoxystrobin / Piperonyl Butoxide / Pirimicarb / Prochloraz / Propamocarb / Propargite / Propoxur / Prothioconazole / Pyracarbolid / Pyraclostrobin / Pyrimethanil / Pyriproxyfen / Quinoline / Rotenone / Spirodiclofen / Spirotetramat / Spiroxamine / Tebufenozide / Tetraconazole / Thiacloprid / Thiamethoxam / Thidiazuron / Thiofanox / Thiofanox Sulfoxide / Thiophanate-Methyl / Triadimefon / Tricyclazole / Trifloxystrobin / Triflumizole / Triflumuron / Vamidothion / Zoxamide
Choose your preferred shipping method at checkout:
1. Standard (Both Ways)
- Orders shipped to you via FedEx.
- Typically shipped within 12-36 hours of placing your order.
- Arrives within 2-3 business days of shipment.
- Includes 2-day shipping to the lab via FedEx.
2. Standard to You | Overnight To Lab
- Orders shipped to you via FedEx.
- Typically shipped within 12-36 hours of placing your order.
- Arrives within 2-3 business days of shipment.
- Includes overnight shipping to the lab via FedEx.
3. Overnight (Both Ways)
- Orders shipped to you via overnight FedEx.
- Typically shipped same day as order placed.
- Arrives within 1 business day of shipment.
- Includes overnight shipping to the lab via FedEx.
4. Urgent Orders
- Questions about shipping? Contact our support team.

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With over 250 world-class testing facilities in our network, we can test your water with greater specialization, faster speeds and higher standards.

Customer service meets science.
Our Support Team includes water quality engineers, scientists, and toxicology experts who help make sense of your results.
- Insight into health, aesthetic & plumbing risks
- Recommendations based on your data
- Available by live chat, phone, or email
Go ahead. Ask us anything
We know this stuff feels complicated, but we are dedicated to keeping it simple. Answers to all your questions are always a chat or FAQ away.
Which test is right for me?
When in doubt, start with a Core Kit to analyze multiple contaminants with a single test. If you have more specific motivations for testing, try our Customize My Kit feature to match your needs to the right test(s).
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 will 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.

