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Protect Your Family's Drinking Water
Protect Your Family's Drinking Water
Simple PFAS Testing for Michigan Homeowners
Simple PFAS Testing for Michigan Homeowners
Every family deserves to know their water is safe. With PFAS contamination affecting communities across Michigan, testing is the first step to protecting the ones you love most.
Why Michigan Homeowners Are Testing for PFAS
Why Michigan Homeowners Are Testing for PFAS
You're Not Alone in This Concern
You're Not Alone in This Concern
Michigan has been at the forefront of PFAS awareness, with contaminated sites discovered across the state from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo and beyond. These "forever chemicals" don't break down naturally and can accumulate in your body over time.
Michigan has been at the forefront of PFAS awareness, with contaminated sites discovered across the state from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo and beyond. These "forever chemicals" don't break down naturally and can accumulate in your body over time.
Source: Michigan PFAS Sites dataset (MPART, EGLE). 186 sites excluded due to missing discovery date.
Source: Michigan PFAS Website, 2025
How PFAS Gets Into Your Drinking Water
How PFAS Gets Into Your Drinking Water
The reality: PFAS contamination can come from multiple sources - industrial discharge, firefighting foam, even everyday products. Once in the environment, these chemicals persist and can end up in your tap water.
The reality: PFAS contamination can come from multiple sources - industrial discharge, firefighting foam, even everyday products. Once in the environment, these chemicals persist and can end up in your tap water.
The good news: Knowledge is power. Testing gives you the information you need to make informed decisions about your family's water safety.
The good news: Knowledge is power. Testing gives you the information you need to make informed decisions about your family's water safety.
Simple Testing Process - We Handle Everything
Simple Testing Process - We Handle Everything
Four Easy Steps to Peace of Mind
Four Easy Steps to Peace of Mind
1. 📦 We Send You a Kit
1. 📦 We Send You a Kit
Order your testing kit with pre-paid shipping and easy-to-follow collection instructions. Everything you need is included.
2. 💧 You Collect Your Sample
2. 💧 You Collect Your Sample
Fill the provided bottle with your water sample - takes less than 15 minutes and can be done right from your kitchen tap.
3. 🔬 We Analyze Using Advanced Methods
3. 🔬 We Analyze Using Advanced Methods
Our laboratory team analyzes your sample using EPA-approved method 537.1 with state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS instrumentation - the gold standard for PFAS detection.
4. 📋 You Get Clear Results
4. 📋 You Get Clear Results
Receive your results digitally within 5-7 days, with clear explanations and next-step recommendations.
Understanding Your Results
Understanding Your Results
Clear Answers, Not Confusing Numbers
Clear Answers, Not Confusing Numbers
We believe you shouldn't need a chemistry degree to understand your water test results. That's why we use a simple traffic light system:
We believe you shouldn't need a chemistry degree to understand your water test results. That's why we use a simple traffic light system:
🟢 GOOD (Green)
🟢 GOOD (Green)
Below detectable limits - your water shows no measurable PFAS contamination.
🟡 BAD (Yellow)
🟡 BAD (Yellow)
Trace amounts detected but below regulatory guidelines - you may want to consider monitoring or filtration options.
🔴 UGLY (Red)
🔴 UGLY (Red)
Above regulatory guidelines - we recommend taking action to reduce your family's exposure.
Every report includes:
Every report includes:
Clear interpretation of what your numbers mean
Comparison to Michigan and federal guidelines
Potential treatment solutions (the water solution provider you choose will validate this further .
Resources for next steps if action is needed
What If PFAS Is Found?
What If PFAS Is Found?
Solutions Exist - You Have Options
Solutions Exist - You Have Options
Finding PFAS in your water isn't the end of the world. Effective filtration and treatment solutions are available, and we're here to help you navigate them.
Finding PFAS in your water isn't the end of the world. Effective filtration and treatment solutions are available, and we're here to help you navigate them.
🔧 Connect with Trusted Solutions Providers
🔧 Connect with Trusted Solutions Providers
- We work with certified water treatment professionals who can use your specific test results to recommend the right filtration system for the PFAS compounds found in your water.
✅ Verify Solutions Actually Work
✅ Verify Solutions Actually Work
- Beware of systems that don't provide testing to prove they work. We offer validation testing to ensure any treatment system you install is actually removing PFAS from your water.
📖 Free Guide: "What to Do If PFAS Is Found"
📖 Free Guide: "What to Do If PFAS Is Found"
- Download our comprehensive guide covering filtration options, what questions to ask solution providers, and how to verify system effectiveness.
Transparent Pricing
Transparent Pricing
Know Exactly What You're Paying
Know Exactly What You're Paying
Complete PFAS Water Testing Kit - Starting at $250
Complete PFAS Water Testing Kit - Starting at $250
Everything included:
Everything included:
Pre-paid sample collection kit with instructions
EPA Method 537.1 analysis (drinking water standard)
Digital results in 5-7 days
Clear interpretation and recommendations
Follow-up consultation if needed
*All pricing includes sample collection materials, laboratory analysis, and shipping both ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We Know You Have Questions
We Know You Have Questions
Q. Is PFAS testing really necessary for my family?
Q. Is PFAS testing really necessary for my family?
While we can't make that decision for you, we can share that PFAS contamination has been found in communities across Michigan. Testing is the only way to know for certain if your water is affected. Many families tell us they feel better just knowing one way or the other.
Q. How do I know if I should be worried about PFAS?
Q. How do I know if I should be worried about PFAS?
Research continues to show links between PFAS exposure and health concerns, especially from daily exposure through drinking water. If you're in an area near known contamination sites, use a private well, or simply want peace of mind, testing provides the information you need to make informed decisions.
Q. Can I really do this myself?
Q. Can I really do this myself?
Absolutely! Our collection process is designed for homeowners. The hardest part is remembering to ship the sample back to us. We provide clear instructions and pre-paid shipping materials.
Q. What if I need help understanding my results?
Q. What if I need help understanding my results?
Every customer gets access to our team for questions about their results. We believe in empowering you with knowledge, not leaving you to figure it out alone.
Q. How quickly will I get results?
Q. How quickly will I get results?
We aim for 5-7 days from when we receive your sample. You'll get an email notification when your results are ready, and you can access them through our secure online portal.
Q. I'm thinking about testing more than once—do you offer ongoing options?
Q. I'm thinking about testing more than once—do you offer ongoing options?
Yes! If you're planning to monitor over time, we offer routine testing plans to make it easy. Whether you're concerned about seasonal changes or just want ongoing peace of mind, ask us about our long-term monitoring options.
Q. Can I use this kit to test a pond or surface water?
Q. Can I use this kit to test a pond or surface water?
Not exactly—but we do offer specialized kits for non-drinking water sources like ponds, lakes, and streams. If you're interested in environmental testing, reach out and we'll help match you with the right solution.
What Other Michigan Families Are Saying
What Other Michigan Families Are Saying
Real Stories from Real Families
Real Stories from Real Families
"I felt better just knowing that we weren't exposed. Yes, testing seems pricey, but it's also hard to put a price on my family's well-being."
"I felt better just knowing that we weren't exposed. Yes, testing seems pricey, but it's also hard to put a price on my family's well-being."
-Angela, Michigan
-Angela, Michigan
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"The results were so easy to understand. No confusing lab numbers - just clear answers about whether we needed to take action."
"The results were so easy to understand. No confusing lab numbers - just clear answers about whether we needed to take action."
-J.R., Michigan
-J.R., Michigan
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"When we found PFAS in our well water, it helped having tangible results a way to ensure the solution we installed worked."
"When we found PFAS in our well water, it helped having tangible results a way to ensure the solution we installed worked."
-Jennifer, Michigan
-Jennifer, Michigan
Ready to Test Your Family's Water?
Ready to Test Your Family's Water?
Join Michigan Families Taking Action
Join Michigan Families Taking Action
Testing capacity is currently limited, but we're working to change that. By showing your interest, you're helping us bring dedicated PFAS testing resources right here to Michigan.
Testing capacity is currently limited, but we're working to change that. By showing your interest, you're helping us bring dedicated PFAS testing resources right here to Michigan.
📋 Request Information
📋 Request Information
Get priority access when testing becomes available and helpful resources in the meantime.
Get priority access when testing becomes available and helpful resources in the meantime.
🔄 Need Testing Right Now?
🔄 Need Testing Right Now?
We can connect you with our trusted partner laboratory for immediate testing while we work to launch more capacity at Blue Shore Labs in West Michigan.
We can connect you with our trusted partner laboratory for immediate testing while we work to launch more capacity at Blue Shore Labs in West Michigan.
📧 Stay Informed
📧 Stay Informed
Get our weekly PFAS news roundup and be the first to know when Blue Shore Labs is accepting samples.
Get our weekly PFAS news roundup and be the first to know when Blue Shore Labs is accepting samples.
Why This Matters for Michigan
Why This Matters for Michigan
Building Testing Capacity Where It's Needed
Building Testing Capacity Where It's Needed
Michigan families deserve fast, accurate, and affordable PFAS testing. The specialized equipment and expertise required for reliable PFAS detection creates a bottleneck that leaves families waiting weeks for results - if they can find testing at all.
Michigan families deserve fast, accurate, and affordable PFAS testing. The specialized equipment and expertise required for reliable PFAS detection creates a bottleneck that leaves families waiting weeks for results - if they can find testing at all.
Your interest helps make Blue Shore Labs a reality. Every family that connects with us demonstrates the need for dedicated PFAS testing capacity right here in Michigan. Together, we can ensure no Michigan family has to wonder about their water safety.
Your interest helps make Blue Shore Labs a reality. Every family that connects with us demonstrates the need for dedicated PFAS testing capacity right here in Michigan. Together, we can ensure no Michigan family has to wonder about their water safety.
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