Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about testing your water for lead with Water Verify.
Water Testing Basics
With a Water Verify test kit, the process is designed to be simple and accurate:
- Order your kit directly to your doorstep.
- Collect a sample from your drinking water.
- Send it to our certified lab.
- Receive clear, detailed results via email.
Lead contamination in water looks, smells, and tastes just like clean water. Testing is the only way to identify a problem, because the health impacts of lead exposure are real even though the contamination itself is invisible.
Lead contamination in water is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Testing is the only way to truly know if lead is present in your water.
About Water Verify
Water Verify provides independent, at-home water test kits that help homeowners and renters determine whether lead is present in their drinking water. Each home water test kit is designed to be simple, reliable, and easy to complete from home, while delivering certified lab results you can trust.
Testing is especially recommended for:
- Homes built before 1986
- Households that have received a municipal lead notice
- Families with children or pregnant individuals
- Renters who want independent confirmation of their water quality
About the Water Test Kit
The Water Verify lead water test kit is designed to detect lead in drinking water using certified laboratory methods.
- A water sample bottle
- Step-by-step instructions
- A prepaid, easy-return shipping label
- Certified lab analysis and secure digital results delivery
Place the bottle back in the kit, complete the information sheet, flip the shipping label to reveal the prepaid return label, and drop it off at any USPS location.
Results are delivered within 5–7 business days after the lab receives your sample from your home water test kit.
Results & Next Steps
You'll receive a secure lab report by email. The report clearly explains whether lead was detected and at what level.
Your results email includes guidance on next steps and additional testing options. Water Verify does not sell treatment products.
A positive lead result doesn't mean a crisis. It means your water has a detectable concentration of lead, and that you should act. Your report includes guidance on recommended next steps.
No. Water Verify focuses solely on independent testing and reporting. This ensures our results remain unbiased and focused on helping you understand your water quality.
Accuracy, Safety & Trust
No. Lead is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Testing with a lead water test kit is the only reliable way to know if it's present.
Yes. All samples are analyzed by certified laboratories using professional methods. Unlike basic strip-based water test kits, Water Verify provides accurate, dependable results you can trust.
The EPA states that there is no safe level of lead exposure.
Support & Help
Support is available through our contact page or the instructions included with your kit.
You can reach us through our contact form, by phone at (317) 283-1400, or by email at admin@waterverify.com.
Still have questions?
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