One-time laboratory testing, yearly water testing, and on-site screening. We help you confirm the right scope.
Laboratory Water Testing.
Our $325 package includes coliform, nitrate, and arsenic. We handle sample collection, laboratory delivery, and results sharing. Additional available tests are $25 each; the tests, methods, and final scope are confirmed before booking.
Keep routine testing on your calendar, or arrange sampling to match your system’s required monitoring schedule. Select your county and water-system type so we can confirm the right tests.
For individual private wells, Washington DOH recommends yearly coliform and nitrate testing. A recommendation is not a blanket annual county mandate. Shared and public systems may have required monitoring schedules, and property-specific county conditions can apply.
Choose a county to find its drinking-water resources.
Source: Washington DOH: Testing Your Water. Bring any county letter, water-system ID, or approved monitoring schedule to the first conversation.
WHAT WE TEST — AND WHY
Clear Water. Not Always The Full Story.
Testing helps you understand your water quality, whether you’re buying a property or checking the water you use every day. Our $325 laboratory package checks three important indicators and contaminants.
01 / CONTAMINATION INDICATOR
Coliform bacteria
Most coliform bacteria do not cause illness themselves. Finding them can signal that contamination has entered the well and that disease-causing germs may also be present.
Some harmful germs can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and other illness. A positive coliform result needs follow-up to identify and address the problem.
High nitrate levels are especially dangerous for babies younger than six months, including when contaminated water is used to mix formula.
Nitrate can cause methemoglobinemia, commonly called “blue baby syndrome,” which reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Testing helps identify this risk before the water is used.
Arsenic can occur naturally in groundwater. You cannot reliably detect it by taste, smell, or appearance.
Long-term exposure through drinking water can increase the risk of cancer and other health problems. Laboratory testing measures the level so you can make an informed decision about follow-up or treatment.
Results describe the sample and substances tested; this package does not test for every possible contaminant. If a result raises a health concern, follow guidance from your laboratory and local health department.
ON-SITE WATER SCREENING
More Insight. Right At The Property.
Field measurements are available during your well inspection or water-testing visit, alongside your chosen service. Ask which measurements fit your property and confirm the scope and pricing before scheduling.
These measurements supplement laboratory testing. They do not replace the coliform, nitrate, and arsenic laboratory package or establish that water is safe to drink.
Available field measurements
pHShows acidity or alkalinity. Unusual pH can contribute to pipe corrosion, metallic taste, or deposits.
Electrical conductivity (EC)Helps track dissolved ions and changes in water chemistry. It does not identify individual contaminants.
Estimated total dissolved solids (TDS)Estimates dissolved minerals and salts, which can affect taste and deposits. It cannot tell you whether water contains arsenic, nitrate, or germs.
SalinityEstimates salt content. Higher salt levels can affect taste and help flag a need for more specific testing.
ResistivityThe inverse of conductivity: another way to describe dissolved-ion content. It is not a separate contaminant test.
Water temperatureAdds context for interpreting field readings and comparing measurements taken at different times.
IronHelps investigate reddish-brown staining, sediment, or metallic taste. Iron is commonly an aesthetic or nuisance concern rather than proof of unsafe water.
Equipment: Apera PC60-Z multiparameter meter and Hanna HI721 Iron Checker. Measurements follow the instruments’ applicable ranges and sample requirements.
We confirm the sample location, test selection, access, and expected laboratory turnaround before your visit. Results describe the sample and substances tested. If a result raises a health concern, follow the laboratory and local health department’s guidance.