Water Treatment Testing
Certified Laboratory Testing for Water Treatment
Understanding your water quality is the first step in addressing potential issues. Criterion Laboratories provides water treatment testing to help identify contaminants and other water quality concerns before or after treatment equipment is installed.
Our water treatment testing services include analysis for the following parameters:
- pH Levels
- Iron Content
- Water Hardness
- Nitrate/Nitrite Levels
- Lead (Pb)
- Copper (Cu)
If your water has been tested by a treatment company that is also selling equipment, you may want a second analysis from a certified, external laboratory before investing in a water treatment system. Criterion’s testing can help verify previous results and support a more informed decision about what, if any, equipment may be needed.
Customizable Testing Based on Your Concerns
Every household can have different water quality concerns. To help us understand your situation, we offer a comment section where you can describe any water problems or concerns you may have. Common issues include:
- Taste: Metallic, salty, or other unusual tastes
- Odor: Chlorine, sulfur, or other unpleasant smells
- Staining: Discoloration of sinks, toilets, or laundry
- Pipe Leaking: Corrosion or other damage to plumbing
Your input helps us tailor our testing services to address your specific concerns and provide the most relevant results.
Why Choose Criterion Laboratories?
- Accurate Results: Our accredited laboratory provides precise and reliable testing results.
- Customized Testing: We offer a range of tests tailored to identify common water quality issues.
- Expert Guidance: Our team of professionals can help you interpret your results and make informed decisions about water treatment.
How to Get Started
- Contact Us: Reach out to Criterion Laboratories to discuss your water treatment testing needs.
- Sample Collection: Follow our simple instructions to collect your water samples and send them to our laboratory. Experienced Criterion staff can collect your samples within the greater Philadelphia region and transport them directly to our laboratory for an additional fee. Contact us for pricing and availability.
- Receive Results: Our team will analyze your samples and provide detailed results, along with guidance on interpreting them.
FAQ
Why is pre-treatment and post-treatment water testing essential for water treatment professionals?
Water treatment contractors and filtration installers rely on precise lab chemistry to properly size and select filtration systems:
- Pre-Treatment Analysis: Identifies exact hardness, pH, iron, manganese, total dissolved solids (TDS), and specific contaminants (like PFAS or VOCs) to ensure the correct media (reverse osmosis, ion exchange, active carbon) is chosen.
- Post-Treatment Verification: Validates that the installed filtration unit is functioning properly and successfully stripping target contaminants below regulatory health limits.
What supplemental data packages does Criterion offer for water treatment validation?
To support commercial clients, engineers, and water treatment installers needing detailed QA/QC documentation, Criterion provides three tiers of reporting:
- Level 1 Data Package (Standard): Official Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Chain of
- Custody (CoC).
- Level 2 Data Package: Level 1 elements plus batch Quality Control (QC) results.
- Level 3 Data Package: Full analytical package including raw instrument data and chromatograms for complete technical and legal verification.