Essential Well Water Test
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The recommended baseline water quality test for groundwater collected from homes and buildings with private wells.
- Certified lab testing
- Fast turnaround at lab (5 business days)
- Free shipping, both ways
- Unbiased treatment advice
This Mail-to-Lab Kit Includes:
All materials needed for sample collection, easy-to-follow instructions, chain of custody documentation, and a prepaid return label for seamless shipping to an independent and accredited laboratory.
About the Essential Well Water Test:
This is the right test for you if:
- Are served by a private or shared well.
- Have a septic tank near the well or other source of potential bacterial contamination.
- Have young children or other vulnerable individuals in your home.
- Concerned about runoff from agricultural activity.
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 Essential Well Water Test kit includes analysis for 54 analytes:
Properties: 6
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) / Conductivity / Hardness / Total Dissolved Solids / Turbidity / pH
Bacteria: 2
E. coli / Total Coliform
Inorganics: 8
Boron / Chloride / Fluoride / Nitrate (as N) / Nitrite (as N) / Phosphorus / Silica / 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
Calculated Parameter: 8
Bicarbonate / Carbonate / Chloride-to-Sulfate Mass Ratio / Expanded Hardness / Grains per gallon / Hardness (Calculated) / Langelier Saturation Index / Sodium Adsorption Ratio
Self Tests: 1
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas
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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"This lab is incredible at receiving samples and getting results in a timely manner. But where they truly shine is going above and beyond to discuss results with clients and help bring clarity to what those results mean."
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"I've used Tap Score for a couple years now to test our well water (we have LOTS of water issues here) and by far it has been the easiest, most comprehensive, best water testing company I've worked with! They make it super easy and are super helpful for follow-up explanations/help with our water issues. I feel safe and confident using their labs."
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"Once you get your results back use the chat feature to connect with someone who will be able to help you interpret the results, a great help!"
| Recommended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Which core kit is right for me? |  Essential Well Water Test
|  Advanced Well Water Test
|  Extended Well Water Test
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| Number of Analytes | 54 | 114 | 142 |
| Free Shipping | Standard | Overnight | Overnight |
| Business Days at Lab | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| General Properties | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Coliform & Microbiology | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Inorganics & Fertilizers | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Metals & Minerals | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| VOCs & SVOCs | — | 50 | 51 |
| Petroleum Compounds | — | 7 | 7 |
| Pesticides | — | 2 | 1 |
| Radiologicals | — | — | 2 |
| PFAS | — | — | 25 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| $209.00 | $399.00 | $1,125.00 |
Independent, Accurate & Actionable Lab Reports.
After our labs evaluate your water, we generate your Tap Score™ using an algorithm that removes subjectivity and supports unbiased 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
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.