SimpleLab Tap Score
Mail-in lab water test; the Advanced kit (≈116 analytes) is Wirecutter's top pick.
- Category
- Water, PFAS & Lead
- Pricing
- ~$150-$300+
- Tags
- mail-in lab, PFAS available, lead, Wirecutter pick
Tap Score is a mail-to-lab water testing service using an EPA/NELAC/ISO and state-certified lab network. Tiers range from Essential City/Well (~50+ contaminants) to Advanced (~114-116 analytes incl. lead, arsenic, heavy metals, hardness). Kits include sampling materials, prepaid return shipping, and a report with health guidance and filtration recommendations.
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