Total Coliform Test for Well + Pool, Pond, Lake Water Quality — Bacteria Tester
Detects 1 CFU / 5 mL
Results in 48 hours
Incubate at 20–30°C (72–85°F)
The AquaVial Well Water Testing Kit (2-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 at room temperature, with lab-quality sensitivity down to 1 CFU/5 mL.
43 million Americans rely on private wells that receive zero government testing, and bacterial contamination is completely invisible, odourless, and tasteless at the concentrations that cause illness. With 2 tests per kit you can establish a baseline now 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 48 hours at room temperature — no incubator needed
2 tests per kit, perfect for annual + event-driven retest
2-year shelf life; store at 15–25°C, away from direct sunlight
Includes remediation guide for positive results
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 for 48 hours at room temperature (20–30°C / 72–85°F).
Read your result: compare colour to the included chart. Yellow = negative; pink = bacteria detected.
