PFAS Water Test Kit: Independent Certified Lab Analysis (14 Forever Chemicals, EPA 537.1)

PFAS Water Test Kit: Independent Lab Analysis for 14 Forever Chemicals A certified, mail-in PFAS water test kit covering 14 of the most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOA and PFOS - the two compounds the EPA federally regulated in April 2024 with a national Maximum Contaminant Level of 4 parts per trillion each. Your sample is analyzed by an independent, NELAC-accredited third-party laboratory using EPA Method 537.1 (liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry), with quantitative results below 2 ppt. Free 2-day shipping both ways, results in about 10 business days, and a free personal results review with Aidan, a water treatment specialist with 30+ years of experience. Why Test for PFAS? PFAS are the "forever chemicals" you have read about in the news for the last decade. They are used in firefighting foam, nonstick cookware coatings, waterproof clothing, fast-food packaging, dental floss, some cosmetics, and thousands of other products. They migrate through groundwater, contaminate both private wells and municipal supplies, and persist in the human body. As of 2024, the EPA has set legally enforceable drinking water limits for six of them. If you live anywhere near a military base, an airport with firefighting training, an industrial site, a landfill, or in a state with documented PFAS contamination (NH, VT, NY, NJ, PA, MI, NC, and many more), this test tells you exactly where you stand. What Makes This Test Different The lab work is the same independent, NELAC-accredited analysis that SimpleLab and Tap Score sell direct (we partner with the same lab network). What's different is what happens after. You don't just receive a PDF and try to interpret it on your own. Aidan personally reviews your numbers against the 2024 EPA national MCLs - and the stricter state limits in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Hampshire - and gives you a specific, plain-English recommendation. No upsell, no pressure. If your water tests clean, he tells you that. What's in the Kit PFAS-grade certified sample collection bottle (HDPE, PFAS-free certified) Detailed contamination-avoidance instructions (PFAS sampling is more sensitive than standard water testing) Prepaid 2-day return shipping label (FedEx or UPS) Chain of custody documentation Sample information card Digital lab report covering all 14 PFAS compounds, with EPA MCL benchmarks Free personal results review and treatment recommendation from Aidan The 14 PFAS Compounds Tested Federally regulated (EPA 2024 MCL = 4 ppt each): PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid), PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid). Federally regulated under the Hazard Index (EPA 2024 MCL = 10 ppt each): PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid), PFNA (Perfluorononanoic acid). (GenX/HFPO-DA is also federally regulated at 10 ppt but is analyzed under EPA Method 533, not 537.1; ask about our GenX test if that is your concern.) Other long-chain perfluorocarboxylates and FOSAAs: PFBS, PFHxA, PFHpA, PFDA, PFUnA, PFDoA, PFTrDA, PFTeDA, NEtFOSAA, NMeFOSAA. Detection Method and Limits EPA Method 537.1 uses solid-phase extraction followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). It is the EPA's own federally validated PFAS method for drinking water and is the same method state environmental agencies use for compliance monitoring under the 2024 national PFAS rule. Detection limit is below 2 parts per trillion - half the federal MCL on PFOA and PFOS - so you will know exactly where you sit relative to both the federal action levels and the stricter state limits where they apply. How It Works Order the kit. Ships to your address with free 2-day shipping. Collect your sample. Follow the contamination-avoidance protocol (no waterproof clothing, no scented soap, exact rinse-and-fill instructions). Takes about 5 minutes. Mail it back. Prepaid 2-day shipping to the nearest NELAC-accredited PFAS lab. Get results + expert review. Results in about 10 business days, then Aidan personally reviews and recommends treatment if needed. What Happens After Your Results Aidan, one of our owners and a water treatment specialist with 30+ years of experience, will tell you: Which PFAS were detected, at what concentration, and how they compare to the EPA federal MCLs Whether your state has stricter PFAS limits and where you fall relative to those Whether you need point-of-use treatment, whole-house treatment, or no treatment at all The specific equipment model and size (if needed) - usually our PFAS Removal System for higher levels or a reverse osmosis system for point-of-use Expected media life, replacement cost, and disposal considerations If your water is clean, we'll tell you that. We'd rather earn your trust than sell you a $1,695 ion-exchange system you don't need. Honest Limitations This is the right test for: identifying the 14 most common PFAS compounds at sub-2-ppt levels using the EPA's own federally validated method, baseline PFAS characterization for any private well or city tap, and verification before or after installing PFAS treatment. It is not the right test for: GenX (HFPO-DA) specifically, which is analyzed under EPA Method 533 - if you live near a Chemours plant on the Cape Fear River in NC or another known GenX hotspot, call us and we'll route you to the matching kit. It is also not a substitute for testing other contaminants - if you have a private well and have never run a baseline analysis for lead, arsenic, bacteria, and the standard panel, start with our Well Water Test Kit first or run them together. For city water customers wanting a baseline of everything except PFAS, see the City Water Test Kit. Common PFAS Treatment Recommendations Low-level PFAS at point-of-use only: A high-quality reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink covers what you drink and cook with. The most cost-effective starting point for single-digit-ppt detections. Multi-compound detections or higher levels: Our whole-house PFAS Removal System with WQA Gold Seal certified ResinTech SIR-110-HP ion-exchange resin reduces PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFHxS, and most other PFAS to non-detect across every faucet in the home. Other contaminants in addition to PFAS: PFAS is rarely the only issue - we often see it combined with lead, hardness, or bacteria. A full water test plus a treatment-train design (sediment, softener, PFAS, RO) is the long-term answer for affected homes. Free shipping both ways. Questions? Call or text Aidan at 800-460-5810, 7 days a week.