What is your recommended in depth lab water test?

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I have issues at point of entry which seems to be iron and/or iron bacteria incoming form well. I have spindown filter and two 10" sediment filters. For drinking and hobbies I incorporate reverse osmosis system.

I would like an in depth analysis of my water done. It is quite daunting when searching the interwebs for water testing. at home test strips are insufficient, and I wish for lab testing to be completed. Here is a pic for wow factor.
What testing do you guys recommend?
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Look thru https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about...n-and-redevelopment/laboratory/drinking-water

If you get a coliform test, special sampling procedures are needed to avoid contamination. I would just sanitize the well and plumbing, myself, rather than testing. Some coliform tests you complete at home by putting a sample into provided special container that that has growth media.

You want tests for iron, manganese, arsenic, maybe sulfate. Hardness can best be done at home with a Hach 5-B test. I would look into a house radon detector, rather than testing water. H2S testing IMO is best done by the nose. A lab test sample must get to the lab extra past, and the nose is more sensitive anyway.
 
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