Get Your Water Test Kit Today
Our water experts review your results and help you understand what’s actually going on in your home’s water.
✔ Expert-reviewed results
✔ Prepaid return shipping included
✔ Personalized recommendations
✔ Designed specifically for homeowners
If you move forward with a qualifying water system purchase later, the full cost of your test kit can be credited toward your order.
Get Expert Answers About Your Water
For years, homeowners have trusted our water experts and YouTube channel to help solve hard water, iron stains, odor issues, chlorine concerns, and more.
Our testing kits combine professional analysis with real recommendations from experienced water treatment specialists.
✔️ Professional Lab Analysis
Not DIY test strips or instant color charts.
✔️ Reviewed By Real Water Experts
Get recommendations based on your actual water and home.
✔️ Easy Mail-In Process
Collect your sample at home and send it back with the included prepaid label.
✔️ Credit Toward a Future System Purchase
The cost of your kit can be applied toward qualifying system purchases.
How Our Home Water Test Works
Collect Your Water Sample
Use the included sample bottle and simple instructions to collect your water sample at home in just a few minutes.
Mail It Back to Us
Place your sample in the prepaid return packaging and send it to our team for professional testing and review.
We Analyze Your Results
Our water experts review your sample results to identify common water concerns like hardness, chlorine, iron, and other household water issues.
Get Clear Recommendations
We help you understand what the results actually mean and recommend practical next steps or water treatment solutions tailored to your home if needed.
Watch How The Process Works
Millions of homeowners have trusted our educational videos to better understand their water. In this walkthrough, we’ll show you how simple the testing process is and how our team helps turn confusing results into clear next steps.
You’ll learn:
- • What your kit includes
- • How to collect your sample
- • What we analyze
- • How we help recommend solutions tailored to your home
Why Homeowners Choose Our Testing Process
Cheap Test Strips
Quick and inexpensive, but often too limited to give clear or reliable answers about your water.
- Results can be inconsistent
- Difficult to interpret accurately
- Limited testing capabilities
- No expert guidance included
- Often leads to guesswork
Best for basic curiosity, not real problem-solving.
Comprehensive Lab Testing
Extremely detailed testing designed for specialized or regulatory use cases, but often unnecessary for typical homeowners.
- Can cost hundreds of dollars
- More data than most homes need
- Technical reports can feel overwhelming
- Slower turnaround times
- Usually no practical recommendations
Valuable for specialized cases, but often more than most homeowners require.
Water eStore Testing
Designed specifically for homeowners who want practical answers and clear next steps.
- Professional mail-in testing
- Reviewed by real water experts
- Easy-to-understand results
- Personalized recommendations
- Designed around real household water concerns
A practical middle ground between guesswork and overkill.
What We Test For
City Water Testing Includes: pH, Hardness, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Iron, Copper, and Total Chlorine
Well Water Testing Includes: pH, Hardness, Ferric Iron, Ferrous Iron, Total Iron, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Nitrates, Nitrites, and Copper
Your Water Test Kit Guide
We’ve put together a simple guide to help you understand your results when they come in.
It covers what we test for, what’s considered normal, and what different results might mean for your home, so you’re not left guessing.
Why Testing Matters
If your water smells, tastes off, leaves buildup behind, or causes staining, the first step isn’t choosing a water system, it’s understanding what’s actually causing the problem.
Many homeowners end up wasting money on the wrong solution because they’re guessing at the issue instead of testing for it first.
Our mail-in water testing kits are designed to help homeowners get clear, practical answers about their water without confusing lab reports or unreliable strip tests.
Once you understand what’s in your water, it becomes much easier to confidently choose the right solution for your home.
Test first. Then choose the right solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get my results?
How long does it take to get my results?
Most results are available within 5–10 business days after your sample is received.
Once results are ready, our team reviews them and helps you understand exactly what they mean, not just the numbers, but what they mean for your home and equipment.
What does this water test measure?
What does this water test measure?
Your report will include analysis for:
- Hardness
- Iron & Manganese
- pH & corrosivity
- Sulfur (odor issues)
- Nitrates & Nitrites
- Total dissolved solids (TDS)
Is this better than a free water test from a local company?
Is this better than a free water test from a local company?
Free tests are often limited in scope and may be designed to support a specific product sale.
Our testing uses certified lab analysis and is reviewed by an independent team of water specialists. You receive unbiased results and recommendations based on your water, not a sales script.
I’m on city water. Do I still need testing?
I’m on city water. Do I still need testing?
Yes, many homeowners on municipal water still experience:
- Hard water scale
- Chlorine taste and odor
- Corrosion issues
- Pipe staining
City water is treated, but that doesn’t always mean it’s optimized for your plumbing, appliances, or preferences.
Testing helps you make informed decisions instead of guessing.
I’m on well water. Is this required?
I’m on well water. Is this required?
If you're on well water, testing is strongly recommended.
Well water quality can vary significantly depending on location, season, and environmental factors. Regular testing ensures you're protecting your home, plumbing, and health.
What happens after I receive my results?
What happens after I receive my results?
This is where Water eStore is different.
We don’t just email you a PDF and disappear.
Our team:
- Reviews your results with you
- Explains what matters (and what doesn’t)
- Recommends the right solution, if needed
Sometimes that’s a filter.
Sometimes it’s a system.
Sometimes it’s no action at all.
Our goal is clarity, not pushing equipment.
Can I use the results to choose a water system?
Can I use the results to choose a water system?
Yes, and that’s one of the biggest benefits.
Your test results allow us to recommend the correct filtration or treatment system based on real data. That prevents overbuying, underbuying, and unnecessary equipment.
Get Your Water Test Kit Today
Our water experts review your results and help you understand what’s actually going on in your home’s water.
✔ Expert-reviewed results
✔ Prepaid return shipping included
✔ Personalized recommendations
✔ Designed specifically for homeowners
If you move forward with a qualifying water system purchase later, the full cost of your test kit can be credited toward your order.
Already Have a Water Test? We’ll Review It.
If you've had your water tested at a local lab or through another service, we can help you make sense of the results and what to do next.
Here’s how it works:
- Upload your test results here, or email them to us at info@waterestore.com
- Our team will review your report and follow up with expert guidance on the right system or filters for your home