Authority network
After your results are delivered, you can optionally connect with a vetted regional specialist. You set the time, they reach out during your chosen window.
How it works
Secure a baseline for your water in three professional steps
1
Apply
Takes less than 60-seconds
Tell us about your home infrastructure to determine eligibility for the screening initiative.
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2
Collection
Secure your sample and ship
Follow our collection protocol, then ship your sample to our lab via pre-paid label or preferred carrier
3
Review
Results in 3-5 business days
Receive an informational Report of Findings and interpret chemical markers with an independent specialist.
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Optional Results Consultation
No obligation
TDS
Total Dissolved Solids
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Elevated
Analytical lab scope
A baseline of eight critical markers to detect invisible corrosive catalysts and dermal irritants affecting your home and health.
Lead
Health & Safety
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can leach into water from aging pipes and solder. Even at low levels, exposure is linked to neurological damage, particularly affecting brain development in children and cardiovascular health in adults. Because lead is colorless and odorless, analytical screening is an essential first step in baselining your residential water chemistry.
Nitrates
Oxygen & Blood Health
Nitrates are often a result of fertilizer runoff or septic leakage. Clinical research indicates that high levels are a serious health concern because they interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. This is especially critical for infants, where it can lead to "blue baby syndrome" (methemoglobinemia).
Manganese
Neurological & Aesthetic Impact
Manganese is a mineral that, in high concentrations, has been linked to adverse neurological effects. Beyond health, it can cause blackish staining on surfaces and a bitter, chemical taste in your drinking water.
Fluoride
Enamel & Skeletal Integrity
While often added to municipal water for dental health, excessive fluoride intake can lead to skeletal and dental fluorosis, which affects the integrity of bones and tooth enamel. Monitoring levels ensures you are within the "sweet spot" for benefits without the risks of overexposure.
Chlorine
Disinfection & Skin Sensitivity
Chlorine is a necessary tool used by cities to kill bacteria and viruses during transport. However, it is a disinfectant with no nutritional benefit once it reaches your tap. It can cause a strong chemical odor, unpleasant taste, and may irritate sensitive skin and eyes during bathing.
Hardness
Skin & Appliance Longevity
Hardness is a measure of calcium and magnesium. While not a direct health threat, "hard" water causes mineral scale buildup that can affect water heaters and clogs pipes. High levels can strip natural oils from the body, leading to dry, irritated skin and dull hair.
Iron
Home & Aesthetic Impact
While iron is an essential nutrient, high levels in your water cause significant "nuisance" issues. It is responsible for stubborn orange or brown staining on laundry and fixtures and can impart a harsh metallic taste to drinking water and food.
Dissolved Solids
Water Purity & Taste
TDS (total dissolved solids) represents the total concentration of dissolved substances in your water. While not a single pollutant, a high TDS reading is a primary indicator of overall mineral content and purity. High levels often result in a "salty" or bitter taste and can leave spots on glassware.
How we analyze your sample: Our in-house lab uses spectrophotometry to measure chemical markers including Fluoride, Chlorine, and Iron. Lead and other trace metals are measured using anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV) — a high-sensitivity electrochemical method used in environmental and academic research settings. Dissolved solids and conductivity are measured with calibrated Thermo Scientific probes. These are not test strips. These are not colorimetric dip cards. This is instrument-based analysis.
Some additional information
Why is the screening offered at no cost?
For qualifying households in select areas, the laboratory screening fee is waived through our network of vetted water specialists and a broader residential water-quality mapping effort.
This means eligible households may request a mail-in kit without paying the lab analysis fee. Return postage of $10.25 is not included.
Availability depends on your area and current program participation.
When is my analysis result profile released?
Once your sample enters our lab, the analytical screening is completed within 3 to 5 business days.
You will receive a secure Informational Profile that baselines every analyte against environmental benchmarks and infrastructure-resilience standards.
What is included in the lab analysis?
Our analysis goes beyond basic surface tests. We screen for critical factors including Lead, Iron, Fluoride, Nitrate, Manganese, Hardness, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).
These insights help you understand exactly what is in your water and how it interacts with your household wellness.
How are sub-optimal findings addressed?
If your results show elevated contaminants, your Report of Findings will include plain-language context for each marker — what the levels mean, and what the Health Guideline range is.
Optionally, you can choose to connect with a vetted regional specialist from our network to discuss next steps.
A ‘tap’ away from an analytical baseline.
Request a mail-in screening kit to review key markers in your tap water. Available in select areas.