How much does it cost to get my well water tested?

If you rely on a private well in the Houston area, your water isn’t regulated the way city water is. That puts full responsibility for your water quality in your hands. Regular testing is the only way to know if your water is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in.

One of the most common questions homeowners ask us is: “How much does it cost to test my well water?” The answer depends on the type of test and who performs it.

Typical Costs for Well Water Testing

1. At-Home Test Kits

   • Cost: $20–$50

   • Measure basics like hardness, pH, chlorine, and sometimes bacteria.

   • Pros: Cheap and quick.

   • Cons: Limited accuracy, can miss serious contaminants like heavy metals or PFAS.

2. Laboratory Testing

   • Cost: $100–$400+ depending on the scope.

   • Measures a wide range of contaminants including nitrates, heavy metals, bacteria, and volatile organic compounds.

   • Pros: Detailed and accurate results.

   • Cons: Requires shipping samples, results take days to weeks.

3. Professional In-Home Testing (Our Approach)

   • Cost: Often free for homeowners as part of a consultation

   • We test for hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, and other common contaminants in Houston-area wells.

   • Pros: Immediate results, plus expert interpretation and system recommendations.

   • Cons: For highly specialized contaminants like PFAS, we may still recommend a lab test in addition.

Why Testing Matters for Houston Well Owners

Well water in and around Houston usually contains:

• Iron that stains fixtures and damages appliances

• Sulfur causing “rotten egg” odors

• Hardness minerals that shorten the life of plumbing and water heaters

• Bacteria or nitrates that can impact health

Skipping testing often leads to higher long-term costs—appliance repairs, plumbing damage, or medical bills—compared to the modest cost of professional water testing.

Why Choose Environmental ProTech

For over 30 years, we’ve been helping Houston-area homeowners protect their families and homes with professional water testing and treatment. We:

• Provide free in-home water testing for homeowners

• Help you decide when lab testing is necessary for deeper analysis

• Design custom water treatment systems to purify your well water

PS. We have over 30 years experience in bringing clean water to the Houston Homeowners. Our reviews speak for themselves! If you want clean drinking water from your faucet, contact us at 281-495-4420 to schedule your free water test today.