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Drinking Water Test Kits by Criterion Laboratories
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About Drinking Water Testing
About Drinking Water Testing
Ensure Your Water is Safe with Criterion Labs' Drinking Water Test Kits
At Criterion Laboratories, we understand the importance of having safe drinking water. Our drinking water test kits are designed for residents and well-owners who want to ensure the quality of their water. Our kits test for a wide range of contaminants and water chemistry parameters, providing a thorough analysis of your water’s safety and quality.
Why Test Your Drinking Water?
Contaminants in drinking water can come from various sources, including natural deposits, industrial discharges, disinfection byproducts, and agricultural activities. Regular testing helps identify and mitigate potential health risks. Our test kits are tailored to detect harmful substances and ensure compliance with health standards.
Our Test Kits Cover the Following Contaminants:
Biological Contaminants:
- Bacteria: Total Coliform, E. Coli
Chemical Contaminants:
- Primary Pollutant Metals: Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and additional metals
- Per- and PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS)
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Pesticides
- Inorganic Contaminants: Nitrates and Nitrites
Drinking Water Chemistry Analysis:
- pH Levels
- Water Hardness
- Turbidity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that private wells be tested regularly to ensure safe drinking water. Criterion Laboratories offers testing services that align with these recommendations to help well-owners maintain the safety and quality of their water supply.
Annual Testing:
- Bacteria: Total Coliform and E. Coli
Triennial Testing (Every 3 years)
- Nitrate: Regular testing for nitrates is crucial, especially in agricultural areas where fertilizer use is common.
Standard Drinking Water Test Kit
Our Standard Drinking Water Test Kit provides a comprehensive analysis of the most common contaminants:
- Biological Contaminants:
- Total Coliform
- Chemical Contaminants:
- Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride
- Lead (Pb) and Copper (Cu)
- Additional Metals: (Available for $10 each)
- Manganese (Mn), Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Beryllium (Be), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Selenium (Se), Silver (Ag), Iron (Fe)
- Water Chemistry:
- pH
- Hardness
- Turbidity
Advanced Drinking Water Test Kit
Our Advanced Drinking Water Test Kit provides an in-depth analysis for those requiring a more comprehensive water quality assessment:
- Biological Contaminants:
- Total Coliform
- Chemical Contaminants:
- Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride
- Full Metal Profile: Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Beryllium (Be), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Selenium (Se), Silver (Ag), Iron (Fe)
- Full VOC Profile
- Pesticide Scan
- Water Chemistry:
- pH
- Hardness
- Turbidity
PFAS Testing
Our PFAS Test Kit is specifically designed to detect a wide range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS):
- Full PFAS Scan: Detects 25 compounds, including PFOS and PFOA, using Method 537.1 or Method 533.
Test Kit Instructions:
You can pick up Criterion’s Drinking Water Test Kit from our office, or we can ship it to you. The kit includes:
- Sample collection bottles
- Ice packs
- Sampling instructions
- Chain of custody form
- Return shipping label
Sample Collection Steps:
- Freeze the ice pack.
- Fill the prepared bottles with your water sample.
- Complete the Chain of Custody form.
- Refrigerate the samples immediately after collection.
- Transport the container back to our laboratory or ship it using overnight delivery from Monday to Thursday.
Note: Do not rinse the bottles before collecting the samples, as some bottles contain small amounts of preservatives.
Convenient and Cost-Effective
Criterion offers Standard and Advanced Drinking Water Test Kits, which can be shipped to your location, or you can pick-up and drop-off samples for a reduced cost.
Contact Us
Criterion Laboratories
400 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
To order a Test Kit, call (215) 244-1300 and Press 0. Your test kit will be prepared upon payment, and results will be returned via email.
