Testing your water quality is the first step in identifying and addressing any specific water concerns.

At SoCal Water Solutions, we provide certified water treatment solutions tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.

Our comprehensive water analysis helps pinpoint contaminants and determine the best treatment options to ensure clean, safe, and high-quality water for your home or business.

There are several DIY options available, such as test strips and water meters from home improvement stores, which can measure basic water chemistry like hardness.

However, if you’re concerned about more serious contaminants—such as PFOAs, PFAs, E. coli, lead, arsenic, or nitrates—home testing isn’t enough.

SoCal Water Solutions provides professional water testing. Our trained experts collect samples from your water supply and send them to a certified laboratory, ensuring precise and reliable results. This allows us to tailor solutions to your water’s unique needs.

At SoCal Water Solutions, our testing process is thorough and efficient:

Step 1: Contact & Scheduling

Once a customer reaches out, we add them to our database and schedule an appointment with a factory-trained water quality specialist.

Step 2: On-Site Testing

For homes with general concerns (like water hardness or taste), we test for:

• TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

• Chlorine

• Hardness

Results are typically provided on the spot.

Step 3: Advanced Testing for Wells or Surface Water

For homes with well or surface water, we collect samples using specialized containers with preservatives. These are immediately delivered to a certified lab. Results return in about two weeks.

Step 4: Analysis & Consultation

Owner Norma Lara personally reviews results to identify issues and designs a treatment plan based on personal health, regulatory compliance, or real estate requirements.

Basic testing (TDS, chlorine, and hardness) is free of charge at SoCal Water Solutions.

If testing requires a lab, our sampling fee starts at $150, with total costs varying up to $1,000 depending on what’s being tested and the location.

Lab fees are separate and depend on the analysis needed.

Yes & No.

Plumbers are skilled in installations and connections, but laboratory-grade testing requires specialized knowledge that is outsourced to a certified laboratory.

(Our technicians are trained to do basic field testing. TDS, Hardness, Chlorine, Turbidity, PH, )

At SoCal Water Solutions:

• Our installation technicians are factory-trained to verify your system’s performance post-installation.

• Certified water samplers handle any testing that involves a lab.

Free Testing Includes:

• TDS

• Chlorine

• Hardness

• pH

• Iron

All other tests, such as for lead, arsenic, nitrates, PFAs, or bacteria, require a NELAC-accredited laboratory for trustworthy, compliant results.

Even municipal water can pick up contaminants in the distribution system. Testing ensures safe drinking water at the point of use.

Experts recommend well water testing annually for bacteria, nitrates, and heavy metals.

Onsite testing gives a quick overview of your mineral content and water hardness. Laboratory testing provides a full profile, including PFOS/PFAS, pesticides, and VOCs.

Well water can contain bacteria, nitrates, heavy metals, and other contaminants that have no taste, smell, or color. Testing ensures your water is safe and meets health standards.

Yes. We perform onsite evaluations and partner with CA ELAP–accredited laboratories for certified well water testing, giving you accurate results and expert recommendations for treatment if needed.