Advanced Home Water Test Kit | Well or City | EPA Certified Drinking Water Labs | "#1 Best Home Water Test" - Wirecutter
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Brand | Tap Score |
Ph Range | 0-14 |
Manufacturer | SimpleWater, Inc |
UPC | 850764008336 |
About this item
- FOR ANY DRINKING WATER SOURCE: This is an ideal test for any home served by a utility or well–especially wells near farming or industrial activity. Analysis includes basic chemistry, metals, minerals, bacteria, and organic chemistry related to chlorine or industrial contamination.
- TESTS FOR: 116 Analytes, including Heavy Metals, Coliform & E. coli Bacteria, Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrates, and pH, Hardness, Alkalinity, and other Calculated Parameters.
- CERTIFIED LABS: Tap Score’s network of EPA/NELAC/ISO and State Certified Labs provides you the fastest and most accurate results for thousands of contaminants found in drinking water.
- INCLUDES EVERYTHING: Each test kit includes easy sampling materials, clear instructions, pre-paid return shipping labels and access to a thorough but easy to read lab report with unbiased filtration recommendations, health guidance and taste evaluation (when applicable).
- BEST WATER TEST: Tap Score is fast, accurate and easy. Tap Score laboratory test kits are utilized by millions of American homes and businesses every year.
- EXPERT SUPPORT: Get professional support from PhD scientists and engineers. Our group of experts will be ready to answer all your questions about how to use your kit, contaminants, or results via direct chat.
- EDUCATIONAL REPORTS: Award-winning Tap Score Lab Reports with health and taste risk assessments.
- FAST RESULTS TURNAROUND: Get your report back in 5 business days once the lab receives it for testing.
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Take care of your home's health - start by easily testing your water

Whether you want a basic overview of your water or have a specific contaminant in mind, we have a test for you.
Tap Score Water Testing Kits
Tap Score is a laboratory network with the mission to ensure testing your drinking water is simple, fast, and factual. Receive your water quality report explained through how it impacts your personal health and your plumbing.
- Every contaminant included in the kit explained by lab technicians
- We can help you determine what next steps you need to take regarding your water quality findings
Test Your Home Water Quality in Three Easy Steps
Collect the Sample at Home
Mail Back to Lab
Receive Detailed Lab Analysis Online
Sections Included in your Lab Report
Impact on Your Home and Health
Your water explained through how it impacts your personal health as well as your plumbing.
Contaminant Breakdown
Every detection explained and evaluated by lab technicians. - Depends on the testing kit and contaminants you test for.
Technology Recommendations
Custom treatment technology recommendations through unbiased data and no sales pitch.
Local Water Data
Compare your report to the water quality data in your area.

The Advanced Home Water Test
Comprehensive water quality assessment
Recommended for comprehensive water quality testing in any home, building, or facility served by a water utility or a private well (especially those located near industrial or agricultural activity).
What is tested for?
This Tap Score water testing package includes a detailed analysis of common water health concerns related to natural water chemistry, nearby human activity, and on-premise plumbing, such as heavy metals, minerals, bacteria, hardness, silica, and volatile organic compounds (related to chlorination process and/or industrial activity).
You'll receive everything you need
Every test includes step-by-step instructions for sampling, the bottles and vials needed for the contaminants included, and a sample information card you'll need to fill out.
This is the right test for you if:
- Are served by a water utility, or a private or shared well.
- Live in a home built before 1986 or an area served by old infrastructure.
- Have a septic tank near the well or other source of potential bacterial contamination.
- Have young children or other vulnerable individuals in your home.
- Are concerned about nearby industrial activity.
- Want to check for chemicals from plastic pipes.
- Are concerned about over-chlorination and the resulting chemicals.
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Price | $199.00$199.00 | $285.00$285.00 | $369.00$369.00 | — | $299.00$299.00 |
Contaminants Tested | 56 | 116 | 256 | 43 | 14 |
Ideal For | Baseline water testing on a budget | Comprehensive water testing analysis | Vastest informational analysis for private well, spring, and tap water. | Targeted testing and identification of microplastics in drinking water. | Testing 14 of the most common PFAS in drinking water. |
Heavy Metals and Minerals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Coliform Bacteria | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
pH, Hardness, Alkalinity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
DBPs and VOCs | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Pesticides and Herbicides | ✓ | ||||
Microplastics | ✓ | ||||
PFAS | ✓ |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 10 ounces |
Manufacturer | SimpleWater, Inc |
ASIN | B076DRBCBX |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Includes high-level instructions for preparing the test area, handling the test strip(s), interpreting results, and performing any necessary post-testing procedures for drinking water testing.
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Customers appreciate the detailed analysis and thorough report provided by the chemical test strips. They find the tests straightforward to use with a simple interface and clear instructions. The testing is considered a good value and worth the investment for peace of mind. The results are fast and easy to read, with normal pH readings.
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Customers appreciate the detailed analysis and thorough report provided by the chemical test strips. They find the report informative and comprehensive, providing them with information to make informed treatment decisions.
"...report showed a couple areas of concern and gave me information to make informed decisions on treatment that will meet my goal of retaining minerals..." Read more
"...The results have really helped both reassure us on our quality of water, as well as identify a couple of issues related to older plumbing..." Read more
"The price was reasonable for the comprehensive analysis. Instructions were clear. Any question I had was answered quickly. Fast results...." Read more
"...The results are pretty detailed. Not only does it tell you what is in the water but what home filtration systems might be best for you...." Read more
Customers find the chemical test strips easy to use. The instructions are clear, and the website for submitting and getting results is intuitive. They appreciate the simple interface and useful information. The kit includes an instruction booklet, two sealed testing vials, and a report that can be downloaded for water treatment companies.
"...It's also easy to download the report to email to water treatment companies to get recommendation for how to treat my water's specific issues...." Read more
"Easy to use, with a lengthy list of analytes...." Read more
"Simple to use. Service was fairly prompt - about 7 days from my return date...." Read more
"The price was reasonable for the comprehensive analysis. Instructions were clear. Any question I had was answered quickly. Fast results...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the chemical test strips. They find them helpful and worth the investment for peace of mind. The detailed reports are convenient and provide great support from engineers.
"...It was also cheaper than the county's fees for the extensive additional testing I wanted performed...." Read more
"...All in all, the testing was very helpful and worth the investment...." Read more
"The price was reasonable for the comprehensive analysis. Instructions were clear. Any question I had was answered quickly. Fast results...." Read more
"While a good product which is informative and comprehensive, it cannot be printed out or converted to a .pdf (per customer service) as it is a "..." Read more
Customers appreciate the fast results and easy online app. They find the instructions clear, with prompt reports and detailed analysis.
"...Instructions were clear. Any question I had was answered quickly. Fast results. I recommend this service...." Read more
"Easy to follow instructions, prompt reports. VERY detailed analysis. Extremely helpful." Read more
"...Anyway, they did an amazing job all around. the test was easy, fast, and really really informative...." Read more
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Customers find the report readable and clear. They mention the pH reading is normal, while other results were due to acidic conditions.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024The test was easy to order, perform, send back, to register and check results. It's also easy to download the report to email to water treatment companies to get recommendation for how to treat my water's specific issues. Yes, it took a couple of weeks to get results, but the wait was worth it. The report is very easy to read and I could click on individual components for more information. There's so much more information than what I got from the basic test the county health department does for free. It was also cheaper than the county's fees for the extensive additional testing I wanted performed. The report also included information about which water treatment technologies will solve each of my specific water issues. We have a new build with a new well. The report showed a couple areas of concern and gave me information to make informed decisions on treatment that will meet my goal of retaining minerals in our water. It still took me some time to research, talk to treatment companies, and create a workable solution. I ran into some roadblocks with treatment companies just wanting to do standard treatments like a salt-based water softener and an RO system but that wouldn't meet our goals or health needs. Customer Service was very responsive and was able to educate me on a couple points so that I could keep moving with putting together a solution. They even went above and beyond answering not only the question I came to them with but helping answer a deeper question that actually solves my issue even though it took a little more time and effort for the customer service representative to talk with others there and get a thorough answer to my question. I'm more than impressed (and I don't impress easily). I'll be using them in the future for my water testing needs for sure!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024Easy to use, with a lengthy list of analytes. The results have really helped both reassure us on our quality of water, as well as identify a couple of issues related to older plumbing (which we assumed we would need to replace, but these tests have confirmed some needs that we didn't originally consider)!.
Knowing about these issues has informed us on what we can do to mitigate it, until we finish our plumbing upgrades. I think this was well worth the cost.
The support via chat was very helpful in understanding how the tests were done, and on interpretation of the results, and on what items were tested from each vial / draw.
Just be aware that the elemental portion of the test is only performed on the First Draw sample in the Advance Test. My only wish is that there was an option to have elementals be tested on both First Draw and Full Flush samples, in order to conclusively identify plumbing vs. source water issues within a single sample and test, and to show the reduction levels achieved on contaminants via the full flush.
One will have to obtain an additional test or tests if one wishes to do an elementals test on a Full Flush sample.
Of course, that would be additional cost to fully test the advanced list of elements on two vials, but it would be nice to have a kit that option.
That said, the elementals detected in our sample are almost always related to plumbing, and we need to upgrade older plumbing anyway. This will likely reduce or eliminate the items detected, so we'll just retest again after we have the plumbing work done.
All in all, the testing was very helpful and worth the investment. If you have any question about the quality of your water or on potential contaminants, I would recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023Simple to use. Service was fairly prompt - about 7 days from my return date. Don't be spooked by some numbers that show some chemicals above Health Guidance Level (HGL). They set certain heavy metal level thresholds at zero (e.g. Lead, Arsenic and Uranium). My reaction was one of immediate concern. However, I checked HGL levels that Federal and State agencies consider safe for these elements in drinking water and found the reported levels are well within their accepted levels. Like all data, context is needed. Good service and I would use them again.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024The price was reasonable for the comprehensive analysis. Instructions were clear. Any question I had was answered quickly. Fast results. I recommend this service. I ordered a second test kit to see if my water filtration unit is working properly.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024It was pretty straight forward to use. The results are pretty detailed. Not only does it tell you what is in the water but what home filtration systems might be best for you. It even can link you to someone in your area that can install one.