[ThankfulK]

So, I got a water well put in on my property. Before I did this, though, I got my neighbors testing report and it looked okay. However, there is a fracked oil/gas well about 600 ft away from my house (much closer to my house than his)

Now that my well just got completed, and while the water looks and smells fine, before I drink from it, I'd like to get a really good, comprehensive lab test to make sure I know what I'm drinking. I am going to call the extension office in my county, and see what they say, but my suspicion is that I'm only going to get something pretty basic. I really want to know the score before I (and my critters) start drinking it.

I understand that I get what I pay for, and I'm willing to spend a little money to get a high-quality test. I'm not interested in the little $17.99 deals. I want the serious professional stuff.

MY QUESTION: Can anyone recommend a mail-in, professional, certified water testing lab?

 

[Marjorie]

When I got our water tested, it needed to be delivered to the testing facility within 2 hours of collection, so mail in will probably not be feasible.

You can also look online for your county's well or water board for testing facilities, or call a local realtor. There are several loan programs that require testing for wells so they'd know who is in the area (hopefully). Then you can call the facilities and ask what they can test for. We got ours tested 4 years ago and it cost us $75. I know it was tested for coliforms and nitrates, but I don't remember what else.