Water Quality Analysis

Chemical, microbial, and heavy metal analysis for drinking water, well water, and process water — plus water activity testing for food safety and shelf stability.

Water quality testing at Vital Report Labs

Drinking & Well Water Testing

Water Permit Testing

Regulatory water compliance

$80 · 2–3 days

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Heavy Metal Screening

ICP-MS metals panel

$150 · 5–8 days

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Microbiology

Coliform and microbial safety testing

$150 · 5–8 days

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Chain-of-custody forms for Group A/B well water chemistry, nitrate-only, coliform bacteria, and private well / home sales testing are available on our Submit Sample page.

Water Activity & Moisture Control

Water activity (aw) measures the moisture available for chemical reactions and microbial growth. A value of 0.80 means vapor pressure is 80% of pure water at the same temperature. Testing helps assess microbial risk, shelf stability, and regulatory classification under FDA thresholds.

Microbial Growth Control

Identifies moisture levels that support bacteria, yeast, and mold growth.

Product Stability

Supports consistent quality across a product’s intended shelf life.

Regulatory Classification

Products at aw ≤ 0.85 may fall outside select FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 108, 113, and 114).