In this post we will address a common question that the public have been searching: “How do I get my local water tested?”
Let’s explore the different options that are available.
Government Water Testing
In Florida, each county has a The Florida Department of Health that sells drinking water test kits with instructions to collect the sample yourself. These currently go for $20.
In some cases, county staff can go to your home and collect the samples for you, usually for an additional fee of $40.
Other Water Tests
Private businesses offer water testing for anything from $25 to $400 depending on the extensiveness of the tests.
You can find some popular at major retailers online:
- At Amazon tests go for between $20 and $30.
- On Home Depot they go for about $30.
- Walmart has simpler test kits for $16 and Lowe’s has one for $13.
What Does a Water Test Include?
These tests could include testing for lead, arsenic, mercury, radium, atrazine, and other pesticides. You should check with your local health or environmental department, or the EPA to find out if any of these contaminants are a problem in your region.
Counties reports also provide valuable information about water contamination levels. Here you can find the Water Quality Report from Pinellas County for 2022.
Purity Bay In-Home Water Test and Estimate
We offer a free in-home water test and estimate from one of our factory reps which takes an average of 30 minutes. We test for:
- Chlorine
- Ammonia
- TDS (total dissolved solids) / Water Hardness
Results are provided in person at the time of appointment.
Purity Bay is based in Largo and we service the following counties in Central Florida:
- Pinellas
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Manatee
- Polk
Contact Us
Schedule an appointment today! We look forward to helping you find solutions that change the way you and your family enjoy the water in your home.
