Southern Indiana · Well Water Testing

You've been drinking your well water for years.

So has everything living in it.

E. coli, coliform bacteria, nitrates, PFAS — none of them change the look, the smell, or the taste. They don't announce themselves. The only way to know is to test.

Request a Test Kit
What We Find

What else calls your water home

Rural wells in southern Indiana face pressure from agriculture, aging infrastructure, and industrial legacy. These are the six we see most often — none of them visible to the eye.

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Coliform & E. coli
The most common finding in private wells. Enters from livestock, septic systems, or surface runoff. No odor. No color.
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Nitrates
Fertilizer runoff drives nitrate levels across the region. Dangerous for infants and immunocompromised individuals — tasteless in your glass.
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PFAS
Forever chemicals. They don't break down, they don't smell, and standard tests don't catch them. Found near fire stations, airports, and old industrial sites.
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Agricultural Runoff
Herbicide and pesticide infiltration, especially after heavy rain. Levels spike seasonally and are frequently missed by basic panels.
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Industrial Contamination
Legacy manufacturing and mining across southern Indiana left behind heavy metals that continue to leach into aquifers decades later.
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Aging Infrastructure
Wells over 20 years old are prone to casing failure and surface water intrusion. A well can test clean one month and positive the next.

You know what might be there.
Here's the way through it.

A test kit is a simple thing. Four vials, clear instructions, and a prepaid return label. You'll have results in 48 hours — in plain language, with someone to walk you through them.

Call to Get Started — (317) 570-6730
Testing Packages

What we test for

All testing is EPA-certified. Results in 48 hours with a plain-language summary — not just numbers.

Basic Bacterial Panel Most Common
The essential screen for any private well. Detects the most dangerous biological threats, fast.
  • Total coliform bacteria
  • E. coli presence/absence
  • pH and turbidity
  • Written interpretation
Comprehensive Well Panel
Full-spectrum analysis for properties with livestock, irrigation, or near agricultural land.
  • Full bacterial suite
  • Nitrates & nitrites
  • Heavy metals (lead, arsenic)
  • Pesticide screen
Rural Property Baseline New Buyers
Required for real estate due diligence. Covers what lenders and insurers need before closing.
  • Full bacterial panel
  • Nitrates & lead
  • Certified documentation
  • Rush option available
PFAS Panel
Specialized testing for forever chemicals. Recommended near airports, defense sites, or fire stations.
  • 40+ PFAS compounds screened
  • PFOA, PFOS, GenX included
  • Comparison to EPA limits
  • Remediation guidance
How It Works

Simple from start to clean

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Call or email us
We'll match you to the right panel and answer any questions. No pressure, no commitment required.
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Receive your kit
Your sample collection kit ships directly to you. Pre-labeled return packaging included — no special equipment needed.
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We run the test
Your sample is analyzed at our certified lab using EPA-approved methods. Every test is run twice.
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Results in 48 hours
A written report with plain-language interpretation — not just numbers. If anything needs attention, we tell you exactly what and what to do next.
Who You're Working With

David Schaefer

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David Schaefer
Environmental Scientist · TroyRisk Water Lab
David leads bacterial and chemical water analysis at TroyRisk's environmental lab. With deep field experience across southern Indiana's rural groundwater systems, he specializes in finding what standard testing misses — and explaining what it means to the people who depend on the water every day.

TroyRisk is an Indianapolis-based environmental consulting firm with offices in Bloomington, providing site assessment, groundwater analysis, and environmental compliance services across Indiana.

Ready to know what's in your water?

Call or email. We'll help you pick the right test and get a kit on its way. Most people are done in under ten minutes.

(317) 570-6730 [email protected]

Indianapolis & Bloomington, Indiana  ·  troyrisk.com