UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Water Testing

Your water should be safe to drink and acceptable for all other household uses. In addition to illness, a variety of less serious problems such as taste, color, odor, and staining of clothes or fixtures are symptoms of water quality problems.

Samples are shipped on Wednesdays, rush shipping is available upon request for an additional fee.

Common Water Tests:

Basic Water Test = $25 includes shipping and handling                  Accepted Monday-Friday, shipped on Wednesday
Expanded Water Test = $65 includes shipping and handling         Accepted Monday-Friday, shipped on Wednesday
Total Coliform/E. coli = $46
includes kit and shipping                    Accepted Wednesdays only, shipped on Wednesday
Home Loan Closing = $100
includes kit and shipping                     Accepted Wednesdays only, shipped on Wednesday

Routine tests for household wells, lead, nitrates, pesticides, minerals, pH, and petroleum products are among the many tests that can be performed. Costs vary.

 

Resources for Water Testing

WELL TESTING after Wet Weather

Coliform Bacteria in Your Water

Disinfecting Your Well Water: Shock CHLORINATION

Testing for Water Quality