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Default Testing home water

Mike S. wrote:
I would like to get my water analyzed to make sure it's ok to drink as
there was recently a problem with it.I'd like to try testing it myself
but I know I need a special kit. Does anyone know how or where I could
get one of these kits?


You can test for hardness. Your can test for some elements and minerals
(iron, phosphates, etc.)

Unless you have a moderately well-equipped laboratory you cannot test for
organisims (E-coli, parasites, etc.) or the products of living things (e.g.,
fecal contamination)