The AquaVial Total Coliform 8-Pack detects Total Coliform and E. coli — the two primary regulatory indicators of well water safety used by the EPA and Health Canada. Simple colour-change results in 24–48 hours, no lab required, with sensitivity down to 1 CFU/5 mL.
43 million Americans rely on private wells that receive zero government testing. Bacterial contamination — including E. coli — is completely invisible, odourless, and tasteless. With 8 tests per kit you can establish a baseline, monitor seasonally, and re-test after floods, construction, or any event that could disturb your water table.
Key Features
Detects both Total Coliform and E. coli at 1 CFU/5 mL
Lab-quality culture-based detection — same method as certified labs
Results in 24–48 hours; no shipping, no lab appointment
8 tests per kit — ideal for annual + event-driven monitoring
2-year shelf life; store at room temperature 15–25°C
Cost-effective: ~$7 per test vs. $50–$150+ for a certified lab
How It Works
Collect your sample: run the cold tap 2–3 minutes to flush the line, then fill the collection tube to the marked line.
Add the reagent: pour the water into the test vial and cap. The pre-measured culture medium activates on contact.
Incubate at 35–40°C for 24–48 hours — top of the fridge works well.
Read your result: compare colour to the included chart. Yellow = negative; pink = bacteria detected.
