SimplexHealth Metals 10-in-1 Well & Ground Water (Laboratory Test) review
Owners of a well, borehole or spring who need a genuine lab-verified metals reading, not a DIY indicator strip.
By Tom Calder · Price last checked 20 September 2026 · price indicative
A genuine UK lab test for the metals that matter in private water supplies, including lead and arsenic — a real step up from indicator strips, though it's the lab's microbiology work that carries UKAS accreditation, not this metals panel. Useful as a screening check, not a substitute for your local authority's statutory compliance sampling. Worth it if you own the supply and want a real answer; not something a mains-water household needs.
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- Genuine UK laboratory analysis of your water sample, not a home colour-strip guess
- Covers the 10 metals most relevant to wells, boreholes and springs, including lead and arsenic
- Simple postal sample kit — no plumber or site visit needed
- A serious outlay for a single test next to indicator strips
- No interpretation of the lab report is included — you may need to pay separately for expert advice on what the numbers mean
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy this if you're on a mains water supply — your water company already tests to DWI standards and publishes results; this kit is for private supplies (wells, boreholes, springs), or as a secondary check on tap water if you have a specific metals concern such as old lead pipework — not a general household check.
Key specs
| What it tests | 10 metals: arsenic, boron, cadmium, chromium |
| Format | Postal sample kit |
| Tests included | Private well, borehole and spring water |
| Results in | 10–12 working days from lab receipt |
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