Water Quality Testing in Flint, MI
Lab-certified testing for bacteria, lead, arsenic, nitrates, and more — for well and municipal water alike.
Nothing matters more in a home than what comes out of the tap, and in the Flint area that point needs no argument. Mike's Complete Home Inspection offers lab-certified water quality testing for homes on private wells and on municipal supply alike. We collect samples following EPA-accepted chain-of-custody procedures, ship to an accredited Michigan lab, and deliver results you can actually act on — whether that's a conversation with the seller, a call to a treatment specialist, or simply peace of mind that the water is safe.
What's included
Bacteria (coliform / E. coli)
Standard on every well-water panel. Presence-absence plus quantitative results where applicable — the single most important baseline test for any private well.
Lead & heavy metals
Lead, copper, arsenic, and related metals. Particularly important in pre-1960s Flint homes with original service lines and in any home where the supply-line material is unknown.
Nitrates & nitrites
Agricultural and septic indicators. Critical in rural portions of Genesee, Shiawassee, Lapeer, and Saginaw Counties where well contamination from nearby fields or old drainfields is a real risk.
Hardness, iron, manganese, pH
Aesthetic and system-impact parameters that affect plumbing, appliances, and treatment-system sizing. Good data if you're scoping a softener or filtration system.
Optional expanded panels
VOCs, PFAS, radon-in-water, and specialty contaminants available on request. We'll discuss what makes sense based on your home's age, location, and water source.
Why it matters for Flint-area homes
- •Genesee County's public-water history makes water testing a non-negotiable part of due diligence for any buyer in the area — independent verification matters regardless of source.
- •Large portions of Lapeer, Shiawassee, and rural Genesee are on private wells; Michigan does not require routine testing, so many wells haven't been sampled in a decade or more.
- •PFAS contamination has been documented at sites across Michigan; we can include targeted PFAS panels where geography or history warrants.
- •Agricultural nitrate contamination is common in rural Mid-Michigan wells, particularly shallow wells downgradient from row-crop fields or old septic systems.
How it works
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Schedule with inspection
Water testing is typically added to a home inspection so sample collection happens on the same visit.
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Sample collection
We collect samples following lab-specified protocols (first-draw for lead, flushed for bacteria, separate containers per analyte) and deliver to the lab within hold-time windows.
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Lab analysis & report
Results return from the accredited lab in 3–7 business days depending on panel. We deliver a consolidated written report with any exceedances flagged and plain-language guidance.
Frequently asked
Do I need to test municipal water?
You're not required to, but in Flint specifically — and in any home with unknown supply-line age — testing at the tap is the only way to know what's actually coming into the kitchen sink. Public-supply data tells you what leaves the plant, not what reaches your faucet.
How often should a well be tested?
At minimum annually for bacteria and nitrates, and every 3–5 years for a broader panel. Always test after any servicing, flooding, or nearby construction.
How long does testing take?
Sample collection takes 20–30 minutes on site. Lab turnaround is 3–7 business days depending on the analytes requested.
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Tank, baffles, drainfield, and flow evaluation — with point-of-sale documentation where required.