What are some common misconceptions about water testing?
There is no one “magic” test that can tell you everything about the safety of drinking water. Generally, clients should specify the parameters which they are concerned about, or are needed for specific reasons. Usually, the more information wanted, the more expensive and involved the testing becomes. Companies that offer free water analysis or include a test with the purchase of filtering equipment are providing the consumer with a test that could be as worthless as the price; that is, nothing. Real laboratory testing does not come free, because the cost of starting and operating a laboratory is high.
