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Professional Water Lab Testing in Manassas, VA

Reliable, Science-Backed Testing for Safe, Healthy Water

Clean, safe water is essential for your family’s health, comfort, and peace of mind. At Mermaid Water & Plumbing, we offer professional water lab testing services in Manassas and surrounding areas, designed to eliminate the guesswork about what’s coming out of your tap.

Whether you rely on city water or a private well, contaminants can enter your supply through aging pipes, soil conditions, plumbing corrosion, industrial activity, or naturally occurring minerals. Our certified team helps homeowners get clear, actionable answers using accurate laboratory analysis—not guesswork or store-bought test strips.

Ready to get answers about your water? Contact us online or dial (703) 686-5931 today to schedule your lab test.

Comprehensive and Specialty Water Testing Services

Comprehensive and specialty tests must be prepaid so that we can properly order and handle the testing kits through our established laboratory process. Once your samples are collected and shipped, our team helps interpret the results and recommends the most effective solutions.

Our lab testing services include:

Water Check Basic

Our Water Check Basic is an excellent first step for anyone curious about their water quality or experiencing issues such as staining, cloudy water, or unpleasant odors. This test screens for the most frequently encountered contaminants in Northern Virginia.

These include:

Total Coliform & E. coli bacteria, which can indicate sanitary issues or potential pathways for microorganisms
22 heavy metals and minerals, such as iron, manganese, copper, and more
7 inorganic chemicals, often linked to environmental or agricultural exposure
5 physical factors, providing insight into turbidity, clarity, and other aesthetic qualities

This analysis offers a strong foundation for understanding both health-related and cosmetic water concerns.

Water Check Deluxe

For homeowners who want the most complete analysis, the Water Check Deluxe offers a significantly expanded report.

It includes everything from the Water Check Basic, plus additional screening for:

47 volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) commonly associated with fuel, solvents, and industrial byproducts
20 pesticides, herbicides, and PCBs, which are more likely to affect homes near agricultural or surface water supplies

Altogether, the Deluxe package tests for 107 individual contaminants, making it ideal for families seeking the clearest picture of their water quality. This broader testing is especially valuable for homes located near farms, older industrial zones, or areas with environmental runoff.

Arsenic Testing

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can also be introduced through industrial sources. Because it has no smell, taste, or visible signs, the only way to detect it is through proper laboratory testing.

Arsenic can enter your body not only through drinking water but also through the skin during showering or bathing. For private wells throughout the Manassas region, arsenic testing is a crucial safeguard to identify exposure risks and ensure the installation of the right filtration system to protect your household.

Radon in Water Testing

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater and enter your home through your water supply. When water containing radon is used for showering, washing dishes, or running appliances, it can release radon into the air you breathe. Radon in water testing helps determine whether your water source is contributing to elevated indoor radon levels, giving you the information needed to take corrective action if necessary.

PFAS/PFOA Testing

PFAS chemicals, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals”, are a growing concern in water supplies across the country. These compounds are highly persistent in the environment and can accumulate in the human body over time.

Because PFAS have no color or odor, homeowners need laboratory testing to confirm whether these contaminants are present. Our PFAS/PFOA test provides clarity and peace of mind, especially for homes near industrial zones or areas with known environmental exposure.

Thanks to Mermaid and this system we can live a normal water usage life! I wish I would have called them from the beginning!
"This is long but worth the read if you have a low yield or low recovery well. Great experience with Mermaid Water Systems, especially Randy, Adam, Brad, and Patrick.

I have a very low yield and low recovery (about 2 pints per minute) well. My old water filtration and softener system was put in by an “expert” in 2022. The way the system was set up, we could use about 8 gallons of water in the pressure tank before the well pump would come on, with a normal 2-5 gallon a minute well this would be fine. Due to the low storage capacity and very low recovery rate of my well we had to be very careful about water usage, especially on days when the filter and softener needed to backwash and regenerate. Even after the system was adjusted for short regenerations, the well ran dry several times. I finally said enough is enough and called Mermaid.

I worked with Randy and we found a product call the “Well Manager”. It is essentially a large tank with a computerized control panel. The system replaces a traditional pressure tank. The control panel runs the well pump on a timer based on the well recovery rate. There are safety mechanisms, such as flow and pressure detection, and electrical amperage monitoring, that will shut the well pump off if it begins to over pump the well. Essentially the system “sips” water from the well and deposits it in the tank whether you are using water in the house or not. It will do this until the tank is full. Currently it is set up so my well pump runs for 40 seconds every 28 minutes when the tank is not full. The settings are easily adjustable to balance water intake and pump cycles. When the house needs water, it is drawn from the tank by a constant pressure pump. There is a sediment filter before it goes into the tank (not a concern to have it between the well and tank since the pump is operated on a timer instead of a pressure switch). After the tank, the water goes to a kinetico filter and softening system, then through a UVC light to the faucets/appliances. I can actually do multiple loads of wash, run the dishwasher whenever, do everything concurrently if I want. The well manager continues to refill the tank by “sipping” from the well around the clock. It automatically shuts off when the tank is full. I’m amazed, it saved me from drilling a new well where results are not guaranteed, I could have had the same low yield and recovery issues.

Thanks to Mermaid and this system we can live a normal water usage life! I wish I would have called them from the beginning! The professionalism, clean easy to follow plumbing, and toleration of all of my (many) questions really set the Mermaid team above any other plumbers I have used in the past. Again, Randy, Brad, Adam, and Patrick were great, I’ll call them for all of my plumbing needs!"

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Annual Health-Related Testing Recommendations

Certain contaminants can pose serious health risks and should be tested annually, especially for families with children, expectant mothers, or those with aging plumbing systems.

The U.S. EPA recommends annual testing for:

Total Coliform Bacteria – Helps detect sanitation issues and protect against gastrointestinal illness.
Lead – Often introduced by plumbing corrosion; even small amounts can be harmful, especially to infants and children.
Nitrate/Nitrite – Common near agricultural areas; potentially dangerous for pregnant women and young children.

Routine testing ensures your water remains safe as environmental conditions or your plumbing change over time.

Aesthetic Water Quality Testing

Not all water problems affect your health—some simply impact comfort, cleanliness, or household efficiency.

Aesthetic water testing helps diagnose concerns such as:

High or low pH, which may cause corrosion or a metallic taste
Hardness, which leads to scale buildup and reduces soap efficiency
Iron & Manganese, which create rust-colored or black stains on plumbing fixtures and laundry
Sulfates, which may cause a noticeable “egg” odor
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), which influence taste, clarity, and appliance lifespan

Understanding these factors helps determine whether a water softener, filtration system, or other treatment option is the best fit for your home.

Schedule Water Lab Testing in Manassas, VA

Mermaid Water & Plumbing provides trusted, professional water testing to help you protect your health, your home, and your peace of mind. Whether you’re experiencing water quality issues or simply want a complete picture of what’s in your water, our team is here to help.

Contact us online or call (703) 686-5931 today to schedule your lab test and get clear results from trusted local experts.

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