How Do You Test Drinking Water For Cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium is an organism that is typically found in surface water. This organism is generally not found in properly drilled and maintained wells, since wells do not come into contact with surface water. City-provided tap water is usually tested and treated for this organism. Cryptosporisium is generally only found in lakes, streams and ponds and is typically a health risk to recreational users of this type of water source. Do not drink untreated surface water, regardless of where you are in the world. Step 1 Decide whether you want to test the water at home, or if you prefer to send the water off to an EPA-approved facility. If you are testing for your own peace of mind, the home kit might be a good choice for you. If you need to test for some real estate transaction or other official business needing verifiable information, use the EPA test centers. If you are testing your well for some purpose other than your personal information, ask the agency requiring the test for specific
