Lead in Drinking Water Lab Test Kits

Test Kits for Lead in Drinking Water

There's no safe level of lead and it can't be detected with smell, taste or even color. Testing in a certified lab is the only way to know if your water is contaminated. These mail-to-lab kits check for lead and provide award-winning lab reports and customer service. We're here to help.

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Kit contents: Lead and Copper Water Test

Testing for lead and copper is easy.

This kit includes everything you need to send a sample to the lab for testing. Watch the video to learn more and see it in action.

Lead in Drinking Water FAQ

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Can I test at home by myself?

All our mail-to-lab kits include everything you need to sample at home and have the sample sent to a certified lab for analysis. Everything you need is included and sampling only takes a few minutes.

Which kit do I need?

Which kit you choose depends on how many contaminants you'd like to test. Every kit in this collection includes a test panel for lead in a certified lab. The Advanced City Water Test is The New York Times Wirecutter recommend pick and covers the most common issues in water from public utilities.

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. 

What does my lab report include?

Your report will rank your water against local and federal safety benchmarks according to which contaminants were detected and how they may be affecting your health or plumbing, and provide non-biased treatment recommendations.

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.

Do you offer testing for schools?

If you need multiple tests for your daycare, kinder garden or school, please reach out via this form.

What does LCRI and LCRR mean?

To learn about the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements from the EPA, read this guide to LCRI.

Lab results that are easy to understand.