SimpleLab City Water Test Kits
Core Kits
If you get your drinking water from a utility company, these water test kits are for you. Test for common contaminants that may be caused by your plumbing, local infrastructure or public violations.
Whether you're concerned about aging infrastructure, potential contamination, or simply curious about what's in your water, this kit provides a detailed analysis of key water quality indicators.
Essential City Water Test
Recommended for basic water quality testing in any home, building, or facility served by a water utility. Lab results will include detailed analysis of common water health concerns and in particular, contamination from questionable plumbing and distribution lines.
This mail-to-lab kit provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a water sample for certified laboratory testing, including a prepaid shipping label and chain of custody.
This is the right test if you:
Advanced City Water Test
Recommended by The New York Times' Wirecutter as an ideal baseline for water quality testing in any home, building, or facility served by a water utility.
This SimpleLab test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a water sample for certified laboratory testing. The results will include detailed analysis of common water health concerns PLUS an advanced analysis of organic chemistry including frequently detected disinfection byproducts from the addition of chlorine and chloramine.
This is the right test if you:
Extended City Water Test
Recommended as a comprehensive water quality testing panel for any home, building, or facility served by a water utility.
This SimpleLab test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a water sample for certified laboratory testing. The results will include detailed analysis of common water health concerns PLUS specialized testing of advanced and even unregulated contaminants known to impact utility-treated drinking water.
In addition to all Advanced City Water Test chemistry, the Extended City Water Test includes analysis of chlorate, haloacetic acids, and radioactive particles (alpha and beta emissions).
This is the right test if you:
What’s Inside Your City Water Testing Kit?
Example Water Reports
Trusted results in two formats.
City Water Testing Kit Comparison
| Test Kit |
Return Shipping |
Testing at the Lab |
Analytes Included |
| Drinking Water Test: Level 1 |
2 Days |
5 Business Days |
47 parameters |
| Drinking Water Test: Level 2 |
2 Days |
5 Business Days |
109 parameters |
SimpleLab City Water Test Kits Analytes List
FAQs About City Water Test Kits
What does this test detect?
It detects metals, minerals, and contaminants commonly found in municipal water.
Which test should I choose?
Level 1 for basic screening, Level 2 for a more detailed analysis including VOCs.
Is this a DIY test?
It’s a mail-in lab test, you collect the sample and send it for analysis.
Who is this best for?
Homeowners, renters, and property managers using city water.
Why test city water?
Municipal water can still contain contaminants from pipes, treatment, or distribution systems.
Seeking Expert Advice?
Feel free to contact us via phone or email for further assistance.
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SimpleLab Drinking Water Test Level 1 - Analytes List
SimpleLab Drinking Water Test Level 2 - Analytes List