Iron Related Bacteria (IRB) Water Test
Targeted testing of iron related bacteria (IRB) in drinking water. Iron related bacteria are a common cause of metallic tasting water, yellow or brown colored water, black buildup on fixtures and plumbing. IRB are not typically harmful and are very common, but can lead to an array of nuisance and aesthetic (taste, color, odor) issues.
This mail-to-lab kit provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a sample for certified laboratory testing. This includes a prepaid shipping label and chain of custody.
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The online version of your report allows you to explore every detail of your drinking water within your browser. Note that reports will vary from test to test and that yours may look different than this example.
"It was easy and gave us a lot of good details. We learned that we do not have arsenic in our well water. We also learned our water is super hard and the report actually said "do not water your plants with this water, it will kill them" I just thought I sucked at growing plants, it's nice to know its not me, it's the hard water."
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"This test is worth it. It is the same price or cheaper than any lab I've seen, but you just mail it in. The results were were extremely detailed and the online interface is very user-friendly and easy to understand."
AMAZON CUSTOMER
Simple interface and useful information make this a good value. I live in a 1956 airspace condo with good pipes but bad maintenance, so for everyone’s peace of mind I went ahead and got this done (and also previously ran basic asbestos tests on the plasterboard and ceiling popcorn. We’re all good here!
— C. FISHER
Amazon Customer
The testing done is superior to what we had done by a local company. This makes it an excellent value for those of us that are on our own wells. If you want a water test that is outstanding check these folks out.
— TOM G.
Amazon Customer
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