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National Testing Laboratories Watercheck Water Quality Test Kit
National Testing Laboratories is one of the largest
independent laboratories in the United States specializing in the
analysis of drinking water for chemical and microbiological
contamination. The laboratory performs analysis according to US EPA and
industry standard methods to meet state compliance requirements as well
as performing informational tests for quality control purposes. The
laboratory participates in US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA),
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and American
Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Proficiency Testing Programs and
is accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation
Program (NELAP).
Testing Procedure
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- Freeze the enclosed
refrigerant pack at least 8 hours before collecting water
samples.
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- Fill all bottles according
to the enclosed instructions.
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- Tightly screw on caps to
guard against water sample loss during shipping.
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- Place collected bottled
water samples and frozen refrigerant pack in the original
Styrofoam container.
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- Complete order form with
sample details and address information and place in
depression on top of Styrofoam container.
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- Insert the Styrofoam box
with samples and order form into cardboard shipping box and
tape securely. Apply enclosed pre-addressed shipping label.
Ship box the same day as you collected samples via
guaranteed overnight delivery service.
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- Informational Testing vs.
Compliance Testing
- Watercheck
water quality test kits are analyzed for informational purposes.
When choosing a test package for water analysis, consider your
needs and how you will use the data. Is the testing strictly for
your own information or is a regulatory agency requiring that
testing be performed? Compliance testing is required when
testing must meet local, state or federal regulations, or when
results are to be used in a court of law.
Compliance testing must be performed according to US EPA approved
analytical methods. Costly paper trails are necessary to document that
analyses were performed following the exact procedures required by the
EPA method. These methods are rarely efficient, and highly complex,
which can make compliance testing quite expensive. The cost of a
compliance test may be two to five times higher than an informational
test.
An
accurate informational test is an excellent economical choice if
compliance testing is not needed. Since informational testing is not
regulated, a laboratory is free to use any analytical method suitable
for the tests required. This means a water analysis lab can use new
accurate and cost effective analysis methods that have not yet been
approved by the EPA for compliance testing. History has shown that
getting new methods approved by the EPA can take years.
Informational testing is often acceptable for applications such as:
monitoring home water quality, water treatment diagnosis, monitoring
drinking or process water quality in businesses, preliminary testing for
new water sources, real estate transactions, and new well
drilling/development.
A
competent laboratory with experienced analysts can provide an
informational test with a high level of accuracy and at a much lower
cost than a compliance test. National Testing Laboratories is certified
by many states and has years of experience performing compliance and
informational tests on samples from all over the world. The
informational tests are performed by the same analysts, using the same
laboratory equipment that is used to meet the standards required for
compliance testing. Certain variations in methodology for informational
testing can reduce costs without reducing accuracy.
Features
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Easy
testing - simply unscrew the caps to the bottles and fill with
tap water following instructions, replace the cap and send
samples to the lab.
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Provides accurate informational water quality testing
so
concerned consumers can obtain an affordable analysis of their
drinking water.
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Test includes - test instructions, return shipping label, 5
bottles for sample collection, ice pack to keep samples cold
during shipping, Styrofoam packing box for samples and return
outer carton.
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Two testing options available. Standard Watercheck analyzes 77
parameters. Watercheck with Pesticide Option analyzes 97
parameters.
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Standard Watercheck Test covers total Coliform and E.Coli
bacteria, 17 heavy metals, 5 inorganic chemicals, 5 physical
factors, 4 trihalomethanes, and 44 volatile organic chemicals.
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Watercheck with Pesticide Option includes all of the
standard tests, plus 20 additional organic chemicals for
pesticides, herbicides and PCB's.
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View
Sample Test Report.
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The analysis report lists the EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL's)
of each parameter, the laboratory's minimum detection level for
the contaminant and the contaminant level detected.
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Test results are mailed following 7-10 business days of sample
processing.
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A Corrective Action Brochure is sent with your test
results which tells you how to interpret your test and gives
information on contaminant health effects and recommended
treatment options.
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Price includes
laboratory analysis.
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Return shipping postage to lab for water samples not included.
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Lab accredited by
the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP).
- Watercheck
with Pesticide Option Test
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- Price:
$152.95
- Watercheck
Test
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- Price:
$122.95
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