Looking for water testers? Here is a handy guide to help you choose which is best for your needs.
| PROBLEM | WHO TO GOOGLE & CALL | WHY THEM? |
| Well Water Problems Such as iron, hardness, low pH, manganese, sulfur odor, sediment |
Type: Water Treatment Company Such as: H2O Equipment Company 860-267-0110 |
They will usually perform a free water test and make recommendations. Results are immediate It does NOT include free bacteria testing |
| Well Water Problems When a Certified Test is Needed for a Mortgage |
Type: Certified Laboratories Such as: Aquatek Labs 203- 389-1824 |
The CT DPH has a list of certified laboratories. View the chart here. Note: Water Treatment Companies can pull a test. The certified lab would run the test |
| City Water Problems Such as iron, hardness, low pH, manganese, sulfur odor, sediment |
Type: Water Treatment Company Such as: H2O Equipment Company 860-267-0110 |
Water treatment companies will usually provide a free water test. Results are immediate Your municipal water provider will ONLY address safety issues, not nuisance water issues |
| City Water Problems |
Type: The Connecticut Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section (860) 509-7333 |
The DPH monitors all public water (and wells that serve over 25 people) |
| Bacteria Such as coliform and E.coli IF in your Well Water |
Type: Water Treatment Company Such as: H2O Equipment Company 860-267-0110 OR Type: Certified Laboratories |
Water treatment companies can pull the bacteria samples for you for a fee Some certified laboratories will pull the bacteria samples for you for a fee |
| Pool Water Testing | Type: Pool Supplies | Pool supply companies will test your water at the store and sell pool testing kits |
| Town Water Problems | Type: The Connecticut Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section (860) 509-7333 Link to the CT DPH List of Certified Labs |
The DPH monitors are all public water (and wells that serve over 25 people) |
| Fish Tank Testing | Type: Aquarium Testing Supplies (freshwater or saltwater) | Most larger pet supply companies will also carry water testing kits |
| Hot Tub Water Testing | Type: Pool Company Hot Tub Company Pool and Spa Company |
Most pool companies also install hot tubs. They will also have hot tub/spa water testing equipment and you can bring in a sample to them |