Description
xFast, reliable water testing at home
Safe Home offers the original DIY Bacteria in Water Test Kit, a comprehensive, lab-credible option designed by EPA-certified scientists and manufactured in the USA. The 2-pack provides flexibility to monitor a primary water source and have a spare for travel or backups, making it a practical addition to any home or preparedness kit.
What it detects and how sensitive it is
The kit detects 50 species of coliform bacteria, including E. coli, in freshwater supplies. Its design aims to identify very small quantities, with sensitivity noted as low as one organism in a sample, enabling you to understand water quality more clearly at a glance.
- 50 species of coliform bacteria including E. coli
- Low detection threshold as few as one organism
- Test freshwater supplies such as taps, wells, or campground water
Speed, accuracy, and quality controls
With validated performance, you can see results in as little as 6 hours. Depending on incubation conditions and contamination levels, results may take up to 72 hours. A third-party sterilization process helps prevent contamination and reduce false positives.
- 3rd party sterilization ensures testing materials are sterilized before use
- EPA-certified scientists designed and validated the kit
- Made in the USA with lab-certified accuracy
What’s in the 2-pack and how to use
The 2-pack provides enough supplies to test multiple freshwater sources or to keep a spare on hand for emergencies. Each kit includes simple, step-by-step guidance so you can perform tests at home without specialized equipment. A portion of every sale supports clean water initiatives worldwide.
- 2-pack for multiple sources or backup testing
- Simple, step-by-step instructions
- Contributes to global clean water efforts
Real-world use cases
Whether you’re a homeowner guarding drinking water, planning a camping trip, or stocking an emergency kit, Safe Home helps you approach water testing with confidence. It’s designed to be user-friendly while delivering data you can interpret at a glance.
Made in the USA and EPA-lab certified, Safe Home emphasizes quality, transparency, and social impact without claiming guaranteed results. Treat the information as a tool to inform careful decision-making about water usage and safety.
FAQ
Q: What does the Safe Home DIY Bacteria in Water Test Kit detect?
A: It detects 50 species of coliform bacteria, including E. coli, in freshwater samples.
Q: How quickly can I expect results?
A: Results can appear as fast as 6 hours, depending on incubation conditions and initial contamination levels.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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