Water Sample Collection

How to Collect a Water Sample

Bacteria Sample Collection

If there is a screen or aerator on your faucet, remove it from spout.
Clean spout with paper towel, then with alcohol swab (provided) or with household disinfectant (bleach).
Run the COLD water for 5-10 minutes at a normal flow, then turn the flow volume down so that the water runs gently.
Remove seal around cap, then remove the cap. Take care not to touch inside the bottle cap, or lay the cap down.
Hold the bottle under the water stream. FILL TO THE FILL LINE. Do not overfill. Do not use another container to transfer water into the bottle. Cap tightly.
Keep the sample in a cool, dark place (refrigerated, or with ice packs).
Note: Samples deteriorate with time and if allowed to warm
Drop off your sample as soon as possible, ideally within a few hours of collection

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Run the COLD water for 5-10 minutes at a normal flow.
Turn the flow volume down so that the water runs gently.
Fill the provided bottle to the top and cap tightly
Keep the sample in a cool, dark place (refrigerated, or with ice packs).
Drop-off your sample as soon as possible, ideally within a few hours of collection.

Results available in 5-7 business days.

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