Hiring a water testing lab to test your water is probably a good idea; you will likely get the best professional opinion about the quality of your drinking water. This can be a little pricey for a budget-minded home owner or a small business owner but water testing labs are required follow strict government approved analytical protocols.
Nevertheless, there are certain basic water analyses you can perform without hiring a water testing laboratory. Personal home water testing kits are available to perform some simple testing procedures. Just follow the testing directions and you can immediately find out if your water is good or bad to drink.
Self-testing kits are available for each of the following contaminants: taste and odor, lead, chlorine, nitrates, iron, fluoride, and more. You can also find an all-in-one self-testing kit for multiple water contaminants.
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