Basic Well Water Quality Test Kit
Sample Kit from EPCPH Laboratory
250 mL bottle for Nitrate- $30
Bacteriological Test (small clear bottle with Sodium Thiosulfate powder)- $23
Sample collection
1. Wash hands thoroughly before and after sampling. Do not touch the inside of the lid or rim of bottles.
2. Do not rinse the bottles.
3. Obtain samples from a stationary faucet that does not swivel (often a bathtub), and without an aerator or screen.
4. Prepare faucet for collection of the bacteriological and inorganic anions by thoroughly cleaning the opening of the faucet with a small brush or clean cloth and household bleach.
5. Run the cold water for 3 minutes prior to sampling.
6. Fill the small bottle to the 100 mL line and replace the lid securely. Over-filled or under-filled is NOT acceptable and will be rejected. 7. Fill the 250 mL bottle to the top and replace the lid securely.
8. Return samples to the lab within 24 hours. Refrigerate sealed bottles until delivery. Do not freeze.
9. Fill out the EPCPH Drinking Water Analysis Request Form. Please return any unused bottles to the laboratory.
**Additional water tests are available. Call the Lab for details.
Updated 1/31/25
