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Description
The Crystal Quest Quick Bacteria Test checks drinking water for the presence or absence of total coliform bacteria and E. coli. You collect the sample at home and send it to National Testing Laboratories for analysis.
Highlights
- Laboratory presence/absence analysis for total coliform and E. coli
- Single 125 mL sample bottle keeps collection simple
- Preservative is pre-loaded in the bottle, ready for sampling
- Results are reported against EPA standards
- Kit includes ice pack, lab form and shipping box
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. This kit is a focused bacteria check for homes and buildings, for example after a well repair or a new treatment installation. For a broader look at metals and minerals, consider a full well or city water test.
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| Test Type | Mail-in laboratory analysis |
| Laboratory | National Testing Laboratories |
| Analytes | Total coliform and E. coli (presence/absence) |
| Sample Bottle | 125 mL plastic bottle with preservative, fill between 100 mL and 120 mL lines |
| Also Included | Blue ice pack, lab form, cardboard shipping box |
| Reporting | Results reported using EPA standards |
- Remove any strainer or aerator, disinfect the faucet spout with rubbing alcohol and flush for 3 to 5 minutes before filling
- Do not rinse out the preservative or touch the inside of the bottle or cap
- Freeze the blue ice pack for at least 8 hours before collecting your sample
- Collect after 1:00 p.m. EST and ship the same day by next-day delivery
- Do not collect or ship on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or the day before a national holiday
- Samples must reach the lab within 24 hours of collection with the collection date and time recorded on the lab form
Shipping
- Orders of $200 or more ship free within the contiguous United States. Orders under $200 ship for a flat $9.99.
- In-stock items (shown as “In Stock” on the product page) ordered before 1:00 PM Pacific Time on a business day typically ship within 1–3 business days. Delivery usually takes 3–7 business days after shipping.
- Backorder, Partial Backorder and Custom Order items are not covered by the 1–3 business day processing time. Their estimated restock or ship time is shown in the stock status on the product page before you order.
- Large items ship by freight and are typically delivered curbside. Smaller items ship by ground carrier such as FedEx or UPS.
- We ship to the 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or P.O. boxes.
- Please inspect your delivery on arrival and report any concealed damage or missing parts within 24 hours.
Returns
- Returns can be requested within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, uninstalled, in new resalable condition and in their original packaging, including the pallet if delivered on one.
- Approved returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee, and return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless the return is the result of our error.
- Installed or used products, custom and made-to-order items, clearance or final-sale items, and replacement parts and accessories are not eligible for return.
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