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For 20-some-odd bucks, you can know if your well water is safe. We've wondered for a long time, and now have that peace of mind. We knew ahead of testing that we had good-tasting well water. We knew from the driller's report that we have lots of it. We knew that our pump sits in good water, down 240 feet through bedrock.
We also knew that our water is hard. We have the calcium deposits to prove it, and as a result, we run a salt water softener with a microprocessor that is sophisticated enough to know how often it needs to soften the water. And we run an RO (reverse osmosis) filter under the kitchen sink that purifies our drinking (and cooking) water. But just how hard is our water? We didn't know that.
We also didn't know that in terms of metal, chemical and bacterial contaminants, if our water was safe. We've been drinking it and our health is good. But still, that nagging question. What's really in the water? Now we know.
This little test kit is a brilliant idea. You don't need to take a sample and send it off to a lab, paying whatever fees, and waiting weeks for results. You can do these series of tests at home, in less than an hour (except the bacterial one, which needs two days in a vial at room temp to see if the nasties are going to have a breeding party).
It's pretty simple, really. You get a sample of water directly from your well (we have a tap near the wellhead, before the water is softened and filtered). I took a squeaky-clean glass jar and filled it. Most of the tests are in the form of chemically sensitive patches on strips of paper -- like litmus paper -- which are dipped in your well water, and react in the presence of heavy metals and other contaminants. (You could, of course, test your municipal tap-water as well -- it does tell you if there are unsafe levels of chlorine, which are not present in well water). And in fact, the litmus test is included -- one of the oldest ways to discover the Ph level of your water or if it is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.
With this kit you can quickly reveal the presence of nitrates and nitrites (usually caused by animal waste). You will test for possibly dangerous heavy metals, including copper, lead, and iron. Iron, by the way, is present in a lot of wells -- observably as ugly orange stains in sinks and toilets. Our water did not display even a trace, which surprised us. The test for dangerous bacteria, as I mentioned, takes two days to "ripen." If the water remains purplish, you're in good shape (ours did).
In fact, the good news is, our water was fine on all counts -- except "hardness." We have about 400 ppm (parts per million), which is relatively high. Of course, we already knew it was hard, and compensate for that with the salt softener.
Having done all this, the question arises: what would we have done if we had found our well water was high in a contaminants? Move? But knowing is better than ignorance.
The test is easy to to, at home, without the need to send away samples and wait for results. The price for peace of mind is cheap, and $10 less than one of our well equipment companies wanted for the exact same kit, same brand.
Recommended.
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Find the Right Watersafe Test Kit for Your Needs
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Customers find the water testing kit easy to use and read, with clear instructions and quick results, taking just a few minutes to draw water. Moreover, the functionality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting their results matched professional lab tests. However, the accuracy and value for money receive mixed reviews - while some say it provides accurate results and is great for the money, others find the results questionable and consider it a waste of money. Additionally, customers report missing components, particularly the nitrate and iron level test strips.
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339 customers mention ease of use, 331 positive, 8 negative
This was easy to use. However, I don't think I can trust its accuracy. We have a lot of iron in our water. It's orange!...and it stains our clothes!...Read more
...The kit was very easy to use, and it confirmed what I'd been told, so that was a relief to me-to know I was getting good information and getting my...Read more
It was simple and easy. Basic test. Follow the instructions. We figure if the test showed any abnormalities we would go the professional route.Read more
Thought it was simple to use and was ready to give 5 stars until I tested for iron in water. My water has very high concentrations of rust....Read more
216 customers mention functionality, 156 positive, 60 negative
Very good test kit. Worked well and gave me good results even though I did not like the nitrate levels in my water, but at least I know what I have...Read more
Reasonable price, works well and is easy to use. Will buy again.Read more
Lead test didn't work. Followed directions exactly - all other tests worked.Read more
This has a full comprehensive test for yearly exam of well water and worked great and easy.Read more
146 customers mention instructions, 121 positive, 25 negative
The Kit had easy to follow instructions and results indications. I was very pleased with this simple, inexpensive way to check my well water.Read more
I was very pleased with the ease of use, clear instructions, the selection of tests, and the readability of the results....Read more
It did everything I expected. Good instructions and was quite easy. It was well worth the money to purchase. Satisfied...Read more
The instructions were clear and straightforward. The results were also easy to determine based on coloring. Would definitely use again when needed.Read more
131 customers mention test quality, 123 positive, 8 negative
BETWEEN 3 & 4 STARS; IT SEEMS TO BE A GOOD TEST KIT, BUT; MISSING ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH IRON OR IRON BACTERIA....Read more
Well water test kit top notchRead more
...Otherwise this is a great test, we now know that our Ph balance is off and are able to remedy this.Read more
Very good test kit....Read more
59 customers mention rapid results, 52 positive, 7 negative
Easy to use with step by step instructions for a quick and easy result.Read more
Good product with quick results... The only problem I had was that in the kit was two iron(?) tests and the copper(?) test was missing....Read more
Simple...easy to use...fast results..exactly what you wantRead more
...The bacteria test takes 48 hours.Read more
253 customers mention accuracy, 158 positive, 95 negative
Great product! Shipped fast, reliable results in no time at all. I would reccomended this water test kit to friends and family.Read more
...The Bacteria test at 48 hours following the instructions were inconclusive. Neither purple or yellow but just cloudy. Picture attached....Read more
Good product with quick results... The only problem I had was that in the kit was two iron(?) tests and the copper(?) test was missing....Read more
...It was easy to use and I assume accurate, because I haven't gotten sick from drinking the water. Inexpensive but functional.Read more
157 customers mention value for money, 91 positive, 66 negative
...were a little complicated to follow at some steps, but overall a good price.Read more
...Thought it meant enough to do 9 wells. Nope. Only 1 time deal. Waste of moneyRead more
...We use it for our pool. Very easy to use and inexpensive. Would recommendRead more
This not worth the money. Cant make any mistakes they only give you enough to do each test once....Read more
59 customers mention missing components, 7 positive, 52 negative
was missing the test strip for iron levels which was the primary reason why I purchased the test kit....Read more
Worked fine but kit did not include the pesticide test strip....Read more
It’s missing testing strips. The box itself was not properly closed.Read more
...I opened it today, and, to my dismay, it did not contain the test strips for either the copper or nitrate, and only had one strip for the lead/...Read more
Water test kit easy to use
Easy to use. The 48 hour bacteria test requires a spot to rest in touched and 70 degrees an over - hard for a mountain town. Clear instructions I googled what the results meant after. To comoate
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
Easy to use. The 48 hour bacteria test requires a spot to rest in touched and 70 degrees an over - hard for a mountain town.
Clear instructions
I googled what the results meant after. To comoate
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
I am a newbie to owning a private well. I began investigating water test kits as friends have suggested I get a whole house water softener. I loved the taste, smell, and feel of our water (soap rinses right off in the shower). But, I was getting some rust? looking rings in our toilets. So, decided I would test and see what was up and if I needed a softener.
This home testing kit has 6 separate tests – either strips or vials – which test for bacteria, copper, iron, nitrates and nitrites, ph, hardness, chlorine, lead, and pesticides (atrazine and simazine). I figured these tests about covered my concerns.
I also did a lot of research online – mainly government sites such as the CDC, environmental services, state departments of public health, and university websites. Some information was interesting – some just put me to sleep. My tests did show that I was at the 50 ppm in hardness. I found at a university site that 50 mg/l (which is same as ppm) was considered in the soft range – at least according to sanitary engineers. The water conditioning industry says that’s on the edge of being somewhat hard. Hmmm. I think I’ll stick with it being considered soft?
I also discovered a few helpful hints – some of these are given in the fairly thorough instructions that came with the kit, others I took from other sites in my research.
- Use cold water
- For the lead test, it's best to do a “first draw sample” where you test your water sample when it’s been sitting in your pipes a long period of time - at least 6 hours. So, just take it first thing in the morning before flushing.
- For the bacteria test, don’t use the sink faucet, use the bathroom or tub faucet. Let the water run water for 5 minutes before you take a sample. If you have to use sink faucet, clean first with chlorine and then run water the 5 minutes. Also, do not touch any part of inside of collection tube.
Also, of note, this test kit is for ONE test. Some kits have multiple use, not this one. I do plan on frequently retesting as these values can change, so may look for kits that allow for multiple testing.
Final opinion – I think this test is great for a preliminary test – instructions are thorough, and it’s easy to do. But if you have any real concerns about the safety of your drinking water, I would recommend getting a test done by your state departments (in South Carolina they have it through DHEC) – where I believe you’ll get a bit more accurate results. Of course, these fees may be a bit higher depending on the state you live in.
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Semplice e rapido
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Katje007Reviewed in Belgium on December 26, 2025
nu ben ik zeker dat ons drinkwater ok is
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