A.W. Research Laboratories, Inc.
(218) 829-7974
16326 Airport Rd
Brainerd, MN 56401
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Drinking Water Price List


Safe Drinking Water Testing

Ultimate Drinking Water Package.......................$163.00
Complete safe drinking water test plus softener testing. 
(Includes total coliform, E. coli, nitrate, lead, arsenic, iron, hardness, dissolved solids, manganese, pH, and tannins)


Premium Safe Drinking Water Package..............$134.00
(Includes total coliform, E. coli, nitrate, lead, arsenic, and manganese)

Basic Plus Safe Drinking Water Package...............$86.00
(Includes total coliform, E. coli, nitrate, and arsenic)

Basic Safe Drinking Water Package.......................$54.00
(Includes total coliform, E. coli, and nitrate testing - meets Day Care/Foster Care Requirements or Real Estate - Conventional Loan)

Individual Pricing
Arsenic..........................................................................$32.00*
Arsenic, Speciated (III & V).........................................$75.00
Lead..............................................................................$32.00*
Total Coliform..............................................................$27.00
E.coli...................................................free with total coliform
Nitrate as N..................................................................$27.00
Nitrite as N...................................................................$27.00
Nitrate + Nitrite as N..................free with nitrate and nitrite

Results are typically completed within 3-5 business days with the exception of arsenic and lead (see below). Please contact us to make special arrangements if you need results sooner. We are happy to accommodate you if we can. 

Bacteria and Nitrates - Next Day Rush
Bacteria and nitrate testing can be reported the next day for an additional fee. Typical turn-around is 3-5 business days without rush. Please let us know if you require a rush when you order your water testing. 

Next day Rush.........................................................$54.00
Results will be received the day following sample receipt at the lab. 
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*Lead and Arsenic Results: 
Standard turn-around is 5-10 business days from the day we receive your sample. Please add the following rush fee if you need results sooner:

3-day Rush...................................................................$64.00
Results will be received within 3 business days

Other Testing

Softener Suite..........................................................$45.00
 (Iron, Hardness, Dissolved Solids, Manganese, pH, and Tannins)

Iron...........................................................................$16.00
Total Hardness........................................................$16.00
Manganese..............................................................$16.00
pH.............................................................................$16.00
​Tannins....................................................................$16.00
Fluoride....................................................................$24.00
​Iron-related Bacteria..............................................$40.00

Sampling Fees

Some real estate transactions may require an unbiased third party to collect your water sample (check with your lender). If this is the case or if you would rather have one of our trained staff collect your sample please download and submit the Onsite Water Test Request Form below. 

Technician Sampling Fee..........................................$70.00 per hour
(Includes sample collection and travel time round trip from our office in Brainerd. Minimum charge is one hour.)
Onsite Water Test Request Form
File Size: 338 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Sample Bottles

Certified water testing requires specific sampling bottles for different tests. We provide sampling kits to our customers based on the type of testing they would like to have completed.

Sampling kits can be picked-up any time during regular business hours at our Brainerd location. If you would prefer to have a kit mailed to you please use our online ordering tool (click link below) or call us at 218-829-7974. 
Order a Sampling Kit
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a $7.00 shipping fee per kit ordered. 
​Payment will be due when samples are received at the laboratory.
A.W. RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.
16326 Airport Road
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 829-7974
Email: awlab@awlab.com

100% Women-Owned and Operated
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Mon-Thurs  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM  
Friday  8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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