Cloudy water
Tell us whether it clears after sitting or leaves particles behind. Turbidity testing measures cloudiness from particles; tiny air bubbles can also make water look cloudy.
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Environmental Services
Water Testing
Samples drawn from your own taps by a trained technician and analyzed by an accredited laboratory: bacteria, lead and nitrate, and the quality of the water itself. Test one thing or all four, on a private well or on city water. Serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. Book online in a couple of minutes, or ask for a price first.
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Could your water use a closer look?
Start with what you notice at home. Open a concern to see what to share and when testing may help.
A smell, stain or cloudy appearance alone doesn’t identify a cause. Testing gives you results for the sample and tests you choose.
At your tap, where the question starts
What comes out of the kitchen tap matters to your household. Tell us whether the home uses public water or a private well, and what you want to learn.
If you have a filter or softener, share that too. It helps us plan where to collect the sample.
On public water
Have a question about the water coming out of your tap? A sample from your home answers questions about the water collected there.
On a private well
Share the concern, recent well work and any filters or softeners. We help you choose tests for your question and plan the collection.
Which test fits your question?
You don’t need to know the test name before you call. We’ll help you choose from four panels—a panel is a group of tests.
Bacteria panel
Concerned about bacteria?
Check for the bacteria in this panel, whether your concern involves drinking water or a private well.
What it measuresTotal coliform · E. coli · Hydrogen sulfide bacteria
Nitrate, nitrite & lead panel
What if the water looks fine?
A clear glass doesn’t tell you whether these substances are present. This panel checks for all three.
What it measuresNitrate · Nitrite · Lead
Water quality panel
An unusual taste or deposits?
Check acidity and dissolved material as part of looking into a taste or buildup concern.
What it measurespH · Conductivity · Total dissolved solids · Salinity
Turbidity panel
Cloudy water or particles?
Measure cloudiness from particles in the sample. Tiny air bubbles can also make water look cloudy.
What it measuresTurbidity — a measure of water clarity
Each panel covers the items listed. If your question needs a different or additional test, we’ll discuss that before you book.
Know the price before you book
Start with the tests you need. Get a quote for your home, selected panels and sample requirements.
Water testing
One test panel
For a specific question about your water.
Standalone · starting from
$325
From $275 with a home inspection
- Sample collection at your home
- Accredited independent laboratory analysis
- A written report for the selected panel
Buying a home
The loan panel
Send your lender’s requirements so we can check that this panel fits.
Standalone · starting from
$450
From $400 with a home inspection
- Bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, lead, iron and turbidity
- Sample collection and laboratory analysis
- Confirm lender instructions and your deadline
Combining panels or needing additional samples can change the quote. We confirm the price before you book.
A straightforward visit, then results
Tell us your question. We collect the sample and arrange the laboratory testing.
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Start with what you’ve noticed
Tell us which tap, what changed and when. We help you choose the tests and give you a quote before you book.
02
We collect the water sample
A trained technician visits your property. Your samples go to an accredited independent laboratory for the tests you chose.
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Understand what the lab finds
Receive a written report for your selected tests. We confirm expected report timing when you book.
Laboratory results you can use
Your samples go to an accredited independent laboratory. A written report records the findings for your chosen tests.
Those results can help you decide what to discuss with your water provider, lender or a treatment professional.
We confirm expected report timing when you book. Let us know about any purchase or loan deadline.
Clear results. An informed next step.
A test checks the sample and the items you selected. It gives you information to act on, with a clear record of what was tested.
Before You Book
The questions people ask first.
My water tastes or smells different. Which test should I choose?
Tell us what changed, which taps are affected and when it happens. A taste or smell alone does not identify the cause. We’ll help you choose tests that fit your concern.
Can water look clear and still need testing?
Yes. Lead, for example, has no taste, smell or visible sign. Testing checks for the substances in your chosen panel; one panel does not cover everything.
Can you test a private well or a home on public water?
Yes. Tell us which water source the home uses, plus any filters or softeners, so we can plan the sample collection.
How much does it cost?
One panel starts at $325 standalone or $275 with a home inspection. The loan panel starts at $450 standalone or $400 with an inspection. Ask for a quote for your home and the tests you need.
I’m buying a home. Will the loan panel meet my lender’s requirements?
Send your lender’s written requirements before booking. We’ll check the requested tests and collection instructions against the loan panel. Tell us your deadline too.
When will I get the results?
It depends on the tests and the laboratory. We confirm expected report timing when you book, so you can plan around your deadline.
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Serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.