Naegleria fowleri Water Test
Recommended for targeted testing for Naegleria fowleri in water. Colloquially referred to as a "brain-eating amoeba", this single-celled organism is found in warm freshwater sources (lakes, rivers, hot springs etc.) and in soil. While you cannot be infected with Naegleria fowleri by drinking contaminated water, N. fowleri can cause serious disease if contaminated water enters the body through the nose (typically when swimming or rinsing sinuses). Once up the nose, N. fowleri can destroy brain tissue and causes an often fatal infection called primary amebic meningoencephaliti (PAM). Infection due to N. fowleri is very rare and there is no evidence that suggests that N. fowleri spreads through water vapor (such as shower steam or vapor from a humidifier).
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 N. fowleri.
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About This Contaminant
How it works
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1. Collect Sample
We ship you everything you need to test your drinking water, including a guide on how to collect your sample.
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2. Ship to Lab
Send your sample back to us for rigorous, certified, independent testing. The shipping’s on us!
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3. Get Report
After our labs analyze your sample, we’ll send you a full report on what's in your water and what to do next.
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After our certified labs receive and test your water sample, we will email your custom Tap Score Report, a simple digital tool that helps you understand exactly what’s in your water and what you can do about it.
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