Clear Answers Before You Choose a System
If you are seeing stains, smelling odd odors, or simply wondering what your family is drinking, a lab water test is a good place to start. RKIN water tests check for key issues like heavy metals, minerals, hardness, bacteria, and PFAS, depending on the test, with panels designed for both city and well water. You get professional lab analysis and an easy-to-read report that explains health, taste, and plumbing concerns in plain language. With clear data and support from the RKIN team, you can confidently choose the right filter or whole-house system.
What You Get
A clear picture of the water at the tap you sample.
Insight into taste, odor, staining, and scale issues so you can better understand likely causes.
Health-focused screening for common contaminants like heavy metals, bacteria, and PFAS (depending on the test).
Helps you spot hardness and problem minerals that can affect plumbing and appliances.
A simple digital report with practical guidance, so you are not left guessing what to do next.
How It Works
Order the test that matches your water source (city or well) and concerns (general, PFAS, metals, tannins).
RKIN ships you a kit with sample bottles, instructions, a sample form, and prepaid return shipping.
You collect a sample from your tap, fill out the form, pack the box, and send it to the lab.
A certified laboratory analyzes your water for the specific parameters listed for that test panel.
You receive a detailed online report that explains each finding, how it compares to guidelines, and what it may mean for health, taste, and plumbing.
You can use the results to select the right RKIN whole‑house system or drinking water filter for your home.
Why RKIN for Home Water Testing
Tests tailored for both private wells and city water, plus focused add‑on panels for PFAS, metals, minerals, and tannins.
Tests are provided in collaboration with SimpleLab. PFAS is analyzed by EPA Method 537.1 and metals by EPA Methods 200.7/200.8.
Kits are designed for homeowners, with clear, plain‑English instructions and prepaid return shipping.
Reports focus on real‑world decisions: health risks, plumbing impact, and what you may want to do next.
RKIN’s water specialists are available by phone to help you read your results and choose a treatment option.
Built for long‑term value: test first, then choose a system based on your results instead of guessing.
Who It Is For
Homeowners on city water worried about chlorine taste, lead, old pipes, PFAS, or unknown additives.
Homeowners on well or spring water dealing with iron stains, sulfur (“rotten egg”) smell, hardness, sediment, or bacteria concerns.
Families who want to know what is in their water.
Buyers of new or older homes who want a baseline test before investing in a softener, filter, or whole‑house system.
Anyone who wants clear, lab‑based answers on water quality instead of guessing from symptoms alone.
How to Choose in 3 Steps
Identify Your Water Source and Main Concerns
- City water: Think chlorine taste, lead, old infrastructure, PFAS.
- Well water: Think iron, sulfur odor, hardness, sediment, and bacteria. Note any visible stains, smells, or health worries.
Match Your Issues to the Right Test Type
- Start with Level 1 (city) or Level 1 + Bacteria (well) for a broad baseline.
- Choose Level 2 for a deeper scan or more contaminants, or if you have ongoing issues.
- Add focused tests (PFAS, Metals & Minerals, Tannins) if you have specific risks, local notices, or stubborn problems.
Plan How You’ll Use the Results
- Decide which tap(s) to sample (usually the kitchen cold tap or a main use point).
- Once you receive your report, use it to select the matching RKIN whole‑house or drinking water system, or call our team for a recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this tell me if my water is safe to drink?
Will this tell me if my water is safe to drink?
These tests give you lab measurements for many common contaminants and compare them to health‑based and aesthetic guidelines. They are designed for informational use, not to replace your local water authority or medical advice. If results show elevated levels, we recommend speaking with your doctor and local health department and using the data to choose an appropriate treatment system.
Do these tests work for both city and well water?
Yes. RKIN offers separate city and well test panels, each built for the most likely contaminants in that type of supply. Just choose a “City” test if you are on municipal water, and a “Well” test if you are on a private well or spring. Add‑on tests can be used with either source when you have specific concerns like PFAS or tannins.
Do I still need a filter or whole‑house system after testing?
Testing does not treat the water; it tells you what needs to be fixed. Many homeowners use their results to choose a whole-house system for issues like hardness, iron, or sulfur, and a drinking water system for the tap they drink from. Each product page lists what it is certified to reduce. Your report makes it easier to select the right RKIN setup rather than guessing.
How does the sampling and shipping work?
Each kit includes bottles, instructions, and a prepaid return label. You run the tap for a short time (as directed), fill the containers, complete the form, pack the box, and drop it off with the carrier. The lab analyzes your sample and issues a digital report, typically in about 5 business days for Level 1, Level 2 and Metals & Minerals tests and about 10 business days for PFAS and Tannins tests, counted from when the lab receives your sample. Water test kits are available within the US only.
Can I use this test myself, or do I need a plumber?
Sampling is designed to be done at home with no tools. A plumber or well professional is only needed if you want a special sample location that you cannot access (such as before treatment equipment or from a difficult access point). For typical kitchen or utility taps, no professional help is required.
Will this affect my water pressure or day‑to‑day use?
No. You are only filling small sample bottles; nothing is installed on your plumbing. Your home’s water flow and pressure stay the same.
Are the results certified or usable for legal or regulatory purposes?
These kits are intended for personal, informational testing, and home decision‑making. If you need testing for legal, real estate, or regulatory compliance, contact the lab directly or your local health department to arrange the specific certified tests required.
How often should I test my water?
Most homeowners test when they move in, when they notice a new problem, or after a major change, like drilling a new well or replacing plumbing. Many well owners test every year. It is also smart to retest after installing major treatment equipment to confirm it is working as expected.
Not Sure What You Need?
Get a custom plan in 30 minutes. Talk to an RKIN water specialist—zero pressure. We’ll assess your water, compare options, and give you a clear recommendation with pricing and install fit.
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