WaterCheck City Check Standard review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 14, 2026 · 
8.75OF 10
Very good
Verdict
Scores 8.75/10, tied for 6th of the 9 water tests we track. At $310 it costs more than the category median of $209. Its 94-analyte panel is 1.7 times the 54-analyte median of the 9 water tests that state one.
- Price
- $310
- Analytes
- 94
- Lab
- Accredited lab
- Turnaround
- 7–10 business days after the lab gets the sample
- Water source
- City water
- Returns
- Not stated
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 14, 2026 · all from watercheck.comThe test
Buying
Brand page
Warranty, returns and shipping
Warranty Not stated
Returns Not stated
Shipping See below
Return shipping of the sample is not included.
Warranty: not stated by the brand. Returns: not stated by the brand. Shipping: Return shipping of the sample is not included. Source: watercheck.com, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Source: watercheck.com, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Compared with similar water tests
All 9 water tests →Analytes: 54 · Turnaround: 5 business days at the labScore 9.25/10
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WaterCheck City Check StandardTHIS MODEL
Analytes: 94 · Turnaround: 7–10 business days after the lab gets the sampleScore 8.75/10
$310
Analytes: 114 · Turnaround: 5 business days at the labScore 8.75/10
$399 Check price →
Analytes: 200 · Turnaround: 7–10 business days after the lab gets the sampleScore 8.5/10
$399.95 See specs →
| Model | Price | Analytes | Lab | Turnaround | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap Score Essential Well Water Test | $209 | 54 | Lab | 5 business days at the lab | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Tap Score Advanced City Water Test | $299 | 111 | Lab | 5 business days at the lab | 9/10 | Check price → |
| WaterCheck City Check StandardTHIS MODEL | $310 | 94 | Lab | 7–10 business days after the lab gets the sample | 8.75/10 | |
| Tap Score Advanced Well Water Test | $399 | 114 | Lab | 5 business days at the lab | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
| Safe Home ULTIMATE Water Quality Test Kit | $399.95 | 200 | Lab | 7–10 business days after the lab gets the sample | 8.5/10 | See specs → |
