Advanced Spring Water Test
Recommended by SimpleLab™ as an expanded panel for water quality testing in any home, building, or facility served by a spring.
This Tap Score test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a water sample for certified laboratory testing. The results will include detailed analysis of common artesian spring water health concerns related to natural water chemistry and on-premise plumbing. Testing is specialized to address contaminants such as heavy metals, minerals, coliform and E. coli, hardness, silica–as well as adds on total heterotrophic bacteria. This package includes overnight return shipping by default for the most accurate bacteria reporting.
Heterotrophic bacteria are broadly defined as microorganisms that require organic carbon for growth. They include bacteria, yeasts, and molds and this total heterotrophic bacteria plate count (HPC) test is an excellent way to demonstrate a quantified presence or absence of microbial activity in a water supply.
Advanced Spring Water Test
Is this the right test for you?
What our scientists say:
“ This water quality test is suitable for those on a spring who want to test for common concerns–with added analysis for all heterotrophic bacteria. "
This is the right test if you:
- Are served by a spring.
- Have a septic tank near the spring or other source of potential bacterial contamination.
- Have young children or other vulnerable individuals in your home.
- Concerned about runoff from agricultural activity.
- The water smells or tastes musty, moldy, or mildew-like.
- You see biofilm buildup or other microbial growths on faucets and fixtures.
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 a 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.
Your custom Tap Score awaits.
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. READ MORE