Water Testing

Water Testing Services

Protect What Matters Most – Your Health and Your Home

At Safe Home Environmental, we offer professional water sampling services designed to help homeowners, buyers, and property professionals identify and understand what’s in their water. Whether you’re testing a private well, a lake intake, or a municipal source, we provide reliable, certified lab analysis with clear results you can trust.

Why Test Your Water?

Your water may look, taste, or smell fine—and still contain harmful contaminants. Regular water testing is recommended for:

• Private wells and spring-fed homes

• Real estate transactions and VA/FHA/USDA loans

• Homes near agricultural activity or industrial areas

• Annual household safety checks

• Properties with infants, elderly residents, or individuals with health concerns

Common Concerns in Missoula, Ravalli, and Surrounding Counties

In Western Montana, groundwater quality can vary widely depending on location and source. Some of the most commonly found contaminants in the region include:

• Arsenic – Naturally occurring in some aquifers, especially in areas with volcanic or sedimentary geology

• Nitrate/Nitrite – Often present near farms, pastures, or properties with aging septic systems

• Bacterial Contamination – Frequently found in shallow wells or after heavy rain and runoff

• Lead and Copper – Sometimes leach from plumbing in older homes or infrastructure

Our test panels are designed with these risks in mind, providing insight into the issues most relevant to local homeowners.

Our Water Testing Options

We offer a range of testing panels to suit your situation, from basic safety checks to advanced health assessments.

Basic Bacteria Panel

Best for: Routine safety checks of well or spring water
Tests for:

• Total Coliform

• E. coli

Mortgage & Loan Compliance Panel

Best for: Real estate transactions, especially VA, FHA, or USDA loans
Tests for:

• Total Coliform & E. coli

• Nitrate

• Nitrite

• Arsenic

• Lead

Advanced Health & Safety Panel

Best for: Households with infants, elderly residents, or specific health concerns
Tests for:

• Total Coliform & E. coli

• Nitrate & Nitrite

• Arsenic

• Lead

• Copper

• pH

• Hardness

• Iron

• Chlorine

• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Custom Panels & Individual Contaminants

Need to test for something specific? We can customize a panel to target regional concerns or based on your property’s history. Common add-ons include:

• Manganese

• Fluoride

• Pesticides

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

What to Expect

• On-Site Water Collection
  A trained technician will collect your water sample using certified procedures to ensure defensibility and accuracy.

• Certified Laboratory Testing
  All samples are analyzed by accredited labs that meet state and federal quality standards.

• Easy-to-Understand Report
  We deliver clear results with expert recommendations based on EPA and Montana DEQ guidelines.

Serving Missoula, Ravalli, and Surrounding Counties

Safe Home Environmental is locally owned and operated, with decades of combined experience in environmental testing and inspection. We offer:

• Prompt scheduling and fast turnaround times

• Certified samplers and defensible results

• Friendly support to help you choose the right test for your property

Whether you’re buying a home, maintaining a rental, or simply want peace of mind, we’re here to help.

Questions? Ready to Schedule?

Let us help you choose the right water test for your situation.

We use only certified laboratories for all water testing services.