Wells Need Annual Testing

Health Authorities recommend an annual bacterial analysis for your private water source

Common Questions

What is included with my purchase?

This per sample price includes:
– A sterile sampling container and a cooler for shipment back to CARO
– Accredited analysis of a sample for lead
– An emailed report detailing the test results

When will my results be ready?

The regular turn-around time for many of our analysis is 5 business days, however, this may vary depending on the analysis that you have requested. When you receive your emailed sample receipt notice, the turn-around time will be stated under the “delivery plan” section.

How do I get my results?

We have several options for how you can receive your results:

(1) Email – our primary method of sending out results.

(2) We have a new web-interface called Client Connect that allows you to directly access your results 24/7 online, in real-time. Sign-up for Client Connect here.

(3) Mailed reports are available for those who do not have access to email when requested.

CARO’s Helps Serve Flooded Wells

We’ve sent exclusive offers for people dealing with a natural disaster to help support our communities.

If you’re ordering multiple tests or will be ordering many tests form us in the future, you may be eligible for our commercial testing discount specifically designed for well drillers and owners!

Send us an inquiry below to start this process or simply ask us anything.

Local Water Testing Laboratories

We have laboratories in Richmond, Kelowna, Edmonton, and a new one in Burnaby, BC! We also have two depots for bottles located in Whitehorse, Yukon, and Victoria, British Columbia. CARO does most of the metals water testing services in Richmond BC, while most of our bacteria water testing is analyzed in Kelowna. We’re experts with shipping and will work with you to ensure your sample is analyzed in a timely manner.

Use Accredited Labs only!

Whether you’re looking for water testing because of recommendations from Fraser Health, Interior Health, Northern Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, or Vancouver Island Health Authority, be sure you are only choosing a real, accredited laboratory to perform these tests. We follow the correct procedures for precision and we remove all the bias’ with testing.