Budget-friendly test for basic metals and minerals in tap water. This test offers our most affordable lab-based measurement of the metals, minerals and heavy metals in your tap water. Heavy metals like lead and arsenic are dangerous to consume. Metals are also often responsible for many of the most common metallic tastes, colors, and health risks in drinking water. Additionally, minerals impact the physical properties of water which can have impacts such as water hardness and limescale buildup on glassware and in plumbing. This entry-level testing package provides a picture of your water limited to metals and minerals. For a more complete assessment of your water quality, we strongly recommend our City or Well testing kits.