100% Made in the USA | Safe Home® Bacteria in Water Test Kit
100% Made in the USA | Safe Home® Bacteria in Water Test Kit
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BEST DIY BACTERIA TEST KIT — AWARDED BY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE & POPULAR MECHANICS
Safe Home® Bacteria in Water Test Kit is the original and most recognised DIY bacteria test kit on the market, acclaimed as the "Best DIY Bacteria Test Kit" by the Good Housekeeping Institute and Popular Mechanics. It earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and was named one of the Top-10 New Products at the National Hardware Show.
This kit serves as a Presence or Absence test for Coliform Bacteria, detecting over 50 different species including E. coli, down to 1 organism. A positive result can appear in as little as 6 hours — never more than 72 hours.
Certified by Good Housekeeping, American Red Cross, Underwriters Laboratories & Merck. Every batch is Quality Control checked at Safe Home®'s EPA-Certified Lab in Madison, IN, and undergoes 3rd party sterilisation to ensure no false positives.
Note: No lab test is provided outside the USA at this stage.
WHY CHOOSE SAFE HOME® BACTERIA IN WATER TEST KIT
- Acclaimed "Best DIY Bacteria Test Kit" by the Good Housekeeping Institute and Popular Mechanics
- Exclusive brand to earn the Good Housekeeping Seal
- Named one of the Top-10 New Products at the National Hardware Show
- Certified by Good Housekeeping, American Red Cross, Underwriters Laboratories & Merck
- Detects over 50 coliform species including E. coli, down to 1-organism / 1-CFU
- Positive result in as little as 6 hours — never more than 72 hours
- 3rd party sterilisation on every lot — free from bacteria before you test, meaning no false positives
- Every batch QC checked at Safe Home®'s EPA-Certified Lab in Madison, IN
- 3 easy steps — fill, incubate, read colour
- 100% Made in the USA
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Households concerned about bacterial contamination in water storage tanks or supply systems
- Households with pregnant women, babies, young children or immunocompromised individuals
- Users monitoring filter cartridge performance on an ongoing basis
- Property management, schools and facilities responsible for water tank and public water supply hygiene checks
- Well water owners — recommended to test monthly for coliform bacteria
HOW TO USE — 3 EASY STEPS
Step 1 — Fill, Cap and Shake
Fill the vial with your water sample, put on the cap, and shake.
Step 2 — Incubate
Let the sample incubate at room temperature.
Step 3 — Read the Colour
Check the colour of the sample against the reference guide. A positive result can appear in as little as 6 hours. Observe for up to 72 hours before confirming a negative result.
KEY FEATURES
Award-Winning, Certified Performance
The only DIY bacteria test kit to be acclaimed "Best DIY Bacteria Test Kit" by both the Good Housekeeping Institute and Popular Mechanics. Certified by Good Housekeeping, American Red Cross, Underwriters Laboratories & Merck.
Patented Rapid Color-Metric Kinetic Technology
Uses Safe Home®'s patented Rapid Color-Metric Kinetic biological culture technology to deliver a positive result in as little as 6 hours — far faster than standard methods.
Detects 50+ Coliform Species Down to 1 Organism
Screens for over 50 species of coliform bacteria, including E. coli, with detection sensitivity as low as 1 organism (1-CFU), giving you results you can trust.
3rd Party Sterilisation — No False Positives
Every lot is sterilised by a 3rd party COS sterilisation process and confirmed free from bacteria before use, eliminating the risk of false positive results.
EPA-Certified Lab Quality Control
Every batch undergoes Quality Control checking at Safe Home®'s EPA-Certified Lab in Madison, IN, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
Making a Difference
Safe Home® donates a portion of every sale to Charity: Water to help bring clean water to those in need.
KEY FACTS
GOOD TO KNOW
- This kit is designed for initial at-home screening and does not replace professional laboratory testing where required.
- No lab test is provided outside the USA at this stage.
- This is a Presence / Absence test — it indicates whether coliform bacteria are detected, not the exact concentration.
- If the test returns a positive result, stop using that water source for drinking or cooking and arrange appropriate professional follow-up.
- Observe the sample for the full 72 hours before confirming a negative result.
- Well water owners are recommended to test monthly.
- Keep the vial at an appropriate incubation temperature as specified in the instructions for accurate results.
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