Advanced City + PFAS Water Test
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This test includes two of our most popular kits, the Advanced City Water Test and PFAS Water Test, both recommended by Wirecutter. It covers the key issues in city tap water, plus 18 PFAS compounds, or “forever chemicals.”
- Certified lab testing
- Fast turnaround at lab (10 business days)
- Standard Shipping Included
- Expert treatment advice
A Fuller Picture of City Water
Your utility may not be required to treat for PFAS for years to come, but it has shown up in routine monitoring of water systems around the county. Pairing PFAS with a city water panel offers you a more complete picture of your tap water.
We reserve the right to change testing methodology in our continuing effort to provide the best service to our clients.
About the Advanced City + PFAS Water Test:
This is the right test for you if:
- Served by a water utility with known PFAS contamination issues.
- Live in a home built before 1986 or an area served by old infrastructure.
- Have young children or other vulnerable individuals in your home.
- Want to check for chemicals from plastic pipes.
- Concerned about over-chlorination and the resulting chemicals.
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.
Sampling Instructions
Sampling Materials
Shipping to Lab Included
Cold Shipping KitThe Advanced City + PFAS Water Test kit includes analysis for 129 analytes:
Properties: 5
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) / Hardness / Specific Conductivity / Total Dissolved Solids / pH
Disinfection Byproducts: 6
Bromochloromethane / Bromodichloromethane / Bromoform / Chloroform / Dibromochloromethane / Dibromomethane
Inorganics: 7
Boron / Chloride / Fluoride / Nitrate (as N) / Nitrite (as N) / Phosphorus / Sulfate
Metals: 25
Aluminum / Antimony / Arsenic / Barium / Beryllium / Cadmium / Chromium (Total) / Cobalt / Copper / Iron / Lead / Lithium / Manganese / Mercury / Molybdenum / Nickel / Selenium / Silver / Strontium / Thallium / Tin / Titanium / Uranium / Vanadium / Zinc
Minerals: 4
Calcium / Magnesium / Potassium / Sodium
Pesticides: 2
cis 1,3 Dichloropropene / trans 1,3 Dichloropropene
Petroleum Compounds: 7
Benzene / Ethylbenzene / Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether / Naphthalene / Toluene / m,p Xylene / o Xylene
PFAS: 18
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid / 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid / 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid / GenX / N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid / N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid / Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid / Perfluorodecanoic acid / Perfluorododecanoic acid / Perfluoroheptanoic acid / Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid / Perfluorohexanoic acid / Perfluorononanoic acid / Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid / Perfluorooctanoic acid / Perfluorotetradecanoic acid / Perfluorotridecanoic acid / Perfluoroundecanoic acid
VOCs: 44
1,1 Dichloroethane / 1,1 Dichloroethylene / 1,1 Dichloropropene / 1,1,1 Trichloroethane / 1,1,1,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,1,2 Trichloroethane / 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane / 1,2 Dichlorobenzene / 1,2 Dichloroethane / 1,2 Dichloropropane / 1,2,3 Trichlorobenzene / 1,2,3 Trichloropropane / 1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene / 1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene / 1,3 Dichlorobenzene / 1,3 Dichloropropane / 1,3,5 Trimethylbenzene / 1,4 Dichlorobenzene / 2,2 Dichloropropane / Bromobenzene / Bromomethane / Carbon Tetrachloride / Chlorobenzene / Chloroethane / Chloromethane / Chlorotoluene 2 / Chlorotoluene 4 / Dibromochloropropane / Dichlorodifluoromethane / Dichloromethane / Ethylene dibromide / Hexachlorobutadiene / Isopropylbenzene / Styrene / Tetrachloroethylene / Trichloroethylene / Trichlorofluoromethane / Vinyl Chloride / cis 1,2 Dichloroethylene / n Butylbenzene / n Propylbenzene / p Isopropyltoluene / sec Butylbenzene / tert Butylbenzene
Calculated Parameter: 9
Bicarbonate / Carbonate / Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio / Expanded Hardness / Grains per gallon / Hardness (Calculated) / Langelier Saturation Index / Sodium Adsorption Ratio / Total THMs
Self Tests: 2
Free Chlorine / Total Chlorine
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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| Recommended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Which core kit is right for me? |  Essential City Water Test
|  Advanced City Water Test
|  Advanced City + PFAS Water Test
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| Number of Analytes | 49 | 111 | 129 |
| Free Shipping | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Business Days at Lab | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| General Properties | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Coliform & Microbiology | — | — | — |
| Inorganics & Fertilizers | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Metals & Minerals | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| VOCs & SVOCs | — | 50 | 50 |
| Petroleum Compounds | — | 7 | 7 |
| Pesticides | — | 2 | 2 |
| Radiologicals | — | — | — |
| PFAS | — | — | 18 |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| $189.00 | $299.00 | $399.00 |
Independent, Accurate & Actionable Lab Reports.
After our labs evaluate your water, we generate your Tap Score™ using an algorithm that removes subjectivity and supports expert solutions.
- Contaminant Breakdown
- Health Risks & Considerations
- Impact on Home & Plumbing
- Treatment Recommendations
Certified, Regional Lab Testing.
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
Have questions? We have answers.
Reach out to us any time. We can help with everything related to water testing, including:
- Test Kit Selection
- Lab Methods & Certifications
- Detection & Reporting Limits
- Compliance
What city test is right for me?
The city water kit you choose depends on how many contaminants you want to test for and what's driving your concern, whether that's lead and other metals, chlorine byproducts, or a broad screen. Unsure? Try our Customize My Kit feature to match your needs with the right option.
What's the turnaround time?
You can see each kit's specific report turnaround in the product description. 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.