How Accurate Are Home Water Test Kits?

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How Accurate Are Home Water Test Kits?

Ruan Marinho • Jul 15, 2021

Are you wondering what might be in your well water? An annual water test will let you know. Many well owners use at-home water test kits. What kind of information do these kits provide and just how accurate are they? Let’s find out.

The Different Types of Water Tests

Most of the available test kits provide information on the pH of your water and its hardness. Many also test for a wide range of impurities like lead, copper, or iron. Some may also claim to check for dangerous contaminants like E. coli bacteria, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), or pesticides.

When choosing a water test kit, you’ll want to select one that tests for impurities that are common in your area. If you have a previous laboratory test result for your well, use it as a guide when choosing a kit. It should give you a good indication of how accurate your home testing results are, since things like pH and hardness change slowly, if at all.

Frequently Asked Questions About These Kits

Before choosing a water test kit to use at home, consider these questions.

Where can I purchase it?
How much does it cost?
How easy is it to use?
What does it test for?
How accurate are the results?

The Truth About Home Water Test Kits

How do you know whether the results from a test kit are accurate or not? Look for highly reviewed water test kits that have been compared for accuracy to actual laboratory results. Since you should test your well water annually, consider having the first test done by well water professionals. You can use those results as a baseline to compare with kit results now and in the future.

Finding Well Water Experts

At Mosman Well Works, we’ve been working in the well water industry for more than 20 years. Our well professionals deliver honest, reliable, and outstanding service to every customer. Contact us with any questions you may have about the quality or safety of the water coming from your well.

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