​Canadian Residential home inspectors can collect drinking water samples for testing during your home inspection service.  Collected samples are delivered to the Nova Scotia Environmental Laboratory for testing. Test results are available via email anywhere from 2-10 days after collection, depending on type of testing required. Test packages and pricing are listed below. Please advise your inspector that you wish to have a water sample collected and which test from the list below you require.

Please note: If water collection is required, your home inspection must be scheduled Monday - Thursday to meet laboratory guidelines. ​

Note: Prices and/or timeframes may change to accommodate Covid restrictions, as some labs are not able to accept samples. Your home inspector will contact you to discuss any expected challenges in providing this service.  

Water Testing Packages

Package #1        
Bacteria (P/A = Presence/Absence)   
Chemical: Arsenic, Uranium                                                        
PRICE: $86.00 + tax

Package #2        
Bacteria (P/A = Presence/Absence) 
Chemical: Arsenic, Uranium, Lead, Nitrate/Nitrite, Fluoride
PRICE: $105.00 + tax

Package #3    
Bacteria (P/A = Presence/Absence) 
Chemical: Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Boron, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Hardness, Nickel, Lead, Antimony, Selenium, Tin, Vanadium, Zinc, Arsenic, Uranium, Titanium, Molybdenum, Strontium, Silver, Thallium, Sodium, Potassium, Nitrate/Nitrite, Fluoride, pH
PRICE: $165.00 + tax

Package #4        
Bacteria (P/A = Presence/Absence) 
​All parameters in Package #3 plus Chloride, Sulfate, Alkalinity      
PRICE: $205.00 + tax