Water test kit, large white sample bottle with yellow cap, small clear bottle and blue ice pack
City Water Test
Does this instrument measure the parameter you need, in the units and range you require?
- Worth considering for
- Readers who need the specific measurements or indicators described in this instrument’s documentation.
From $195.00
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A documentation-based review of the manufacturer’s listing and specifications. How we reviewed it
Our assessment
The City Water Test belongs on a comparison list when its documented application matches your needs. The important next step is to verify the configuration and compatibility, rather than deciding from the product photograph alone.
What the listing gives you
- Configuration choices are documented
Configuration: Basic, Standard, Deluxe
- Supporting documents are available
The manufacturer links technical or installation documents. We have kept those references with the product research below.
- Identifiable part numbers
CQE-TS-2200, CQE-TS-2100, CQE-TS-2000. These are useful for asking the manufacturer about an exact configuration.
What deserves a closer look
- Fit comes first
Check the measurement range, calibration instructions and what the device cannot measure. A single reading is not a complete water analysis.
- Look beyond the listed price
Review calibration, consumables and handling instructions before comparing the instrument with a laboratory service or another meter.
- Compare the same configuration
The source lists 3 configurations. Use the model and part-number table below so that a size, package or optional component is not mistaken for a different specification.
These are our reading of the published information and our buying considerations. They are not measured performance results.
The specifications, in context.
Values below are published by Crystal Quest. Specifications may describe different configurations; read the model labels and compare the complete source tables in the reference section.
Compare the kits below.Original technical table 1 of 1
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Multi-column comparison tables are preserved in full under Manufacturer reference.
Choose the configuration carefully.
Check the measurement range, calibration instructions and what the device cannot measure. A single reading is not a complete water analysis.
Model & part-number reference 3 configurations
This is a reference table, not an ordering form. SKU and option names are reproduced from the manufacturer snapshot.
| Configuration | Part number / SKU | Listed price (USD) |
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| Basic | CQE-TS-2200 | $195.00 |
| Standard | CQE-TS-2100 | $295.00 |
| Deluxe | CQE-TS-2000 | $329.00 |
Price snapshot from November 8, 2026. This is not a current offer or a stock confirmation.
Think beyond day one.
Review calibration, consumables and handling instructions before comparing the instrument with a laboratory service or another meter.
- Match the exact model or SKU before relying on an installation diagram or replacement schedule.
- Ask what the quoted package includes and what must be supplied separately.
- Keep the manufacturer’s operating instructions with your service and replacement records.
Frequently asked questions
Does this instrument measure the parameter you need, in the units and range you require?Our reading
The City Water Test belongs on a comparison list when its documented application matches your needs. The important next step is to verify the configuration and compatibility, rather than deciding from the product photograph alone.
Who is City Water Test worth considering for?Best fit
Readers who need the specific measurements or indicators described in this instrument’s documentation.
What are the configuration constraints and installation requirements?Fit & plumbing
Check the measurement range, calibration instructions and what the device cannot measure. A single reading is not a complete water analysis.
What are the ongoing maintenance and filter replacement considerations?Ownership costs
Review calibration, consumables and handling instructions before comparing the instrument with a laboratory service or another meter.
Go back to the source.
The full product information below is supplied by Crystal Quest, including its own descriptions and claims. We have reorganized the typography and tables for reading. This material is separate from Elorova’s assessment.
Product overviewManufacturer material
Crystal Quest® City Water Test Kits
Crystal Quest® has partnered with National Testing Laboratories, a trusted leader in water analysis, to provide reliable city water testing for homes and buildings. Each kit screens for a broad range of contaminants. Checking up to 20 heavy metals, 7 inorganic chemicals, 4 physical factors, and more, to give you a clear picture of your water quality. Testing is simple and convenient: just collect your sample and return it for analysis.
Why Test Your Water?
City water is regulated and treated, but contaminants can still enter your supply through distribution systems, plumbing, or aging infrastructure. Testing helps identify issues that may go unnoticed, such as:
- Lead: Can leach from old pipes and cause developmental and neurological problems.
- Inorganic Chemicals (Nitrate, Fluoride, Chloride, etc.): Excessive levels may cause health issues, especially for infants and those with health conditions.
- Copper: From household plumbing, linked to stomach distress and liver or kidney damage.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (Benzene, Vinyl Chloride, TCE, PCE, etc.): Industrial solvents and chemicals linked to cancer and organ damage
Routine testing gives you peace of mind and ensures your water is as safe as it should be. Our kits include simple, step-by-step instructions for easy use at home.
Get Results in 3 Easy Steps
1. Collect Sample
Fill kit’s bottles with water & complete enclosed form.
2. Return Sample
Return kit using guaranteed next-day delivery.
3. Receive Report
Receive clear results using EPA standards.
Technical specificationsManufacturer material
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Included parts & replacementsManufacturer material
deluxe
metals
- aluminum0.1
- arsenic0.005
- barium0.3
- cadmium0.002
- calcium2
- chromium0.01
- copper0.004
- iron0.02
- lead0.002
- lithium0.001
- magnesium0.1
- manganese0.004
- mercury0.001
- nickel0.02
- selenium0.02
- silver0.002
- sodium0.1
- strontium0.001
- uranium0.001
- zinc0.004
inorganic chemicals & physical factors
- alkalinity (total as caco3)20
- bromide0.5
- chloride5
- fluoride0.5
- hardness10
- nitrate as n0.5
- nitrite as n0.5
- orthophosphate2
- ph (standard units)-
- sulfate5
- total dissolved solids20
Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts
- Free Chlorine-
- Total Chlorine-
- Chloramine-
- Bromate0.005
- Chlorite0.005
- Bromoform0.004
- Bromodichloromethane0.002
- Chloroform0.002
- Dibromochloromethane0.004
- Total Trihalomethanes0.002
- Monochloracetic Acid0.001
- Dichloroacetic Acid0.001
- Monobromoacetic Acid0.001
- Trichloroacetic Acid0.001
- Dibromoacetic Acid0.001
- Total Haloacetic Acid0.001
organic chemicals - volatiles
- 1,1,1-trichloroethane0.001
- 1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane0.002
- 1,1,2-trichloroethane0.002
- 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane0.002
- 1,1-dichloroethane0.002
- 1,1-dichloroethene0.001
- 1,1-dichloropropene0.002
- 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene0.002
- 1,2,3-trichloropropane0.002
- 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene0.002
- 1,2-dichlorobenzene0.001
- 1,2-dichloroethane0.001
- 1,2-dichloropropane0.002
- 1,3-dichlorobenzene0.001
- 1,3-dichloropropane0.002
- 1,4-dichlorobenzene0.001
- 2,2-dichloropropane0.002
- 2-chlorotoluene0.001
- 4-chlorotoluene0.001
- acetone0.01
- benzene0.001
- bromobenzene0.002
- bromomethane0.002
- carbon tetrachloride0.001
- chlorobenzene0.001
- chloroethane0.002
- chloromethane0.002
- cis-1,2-dichloroethene0.002
- cis-1,3-dichloropropene0.002
- dibromochloropropane (dbcp)0.001
- dibromomethane0.002
- dichlorodifluoromethane0.002
- dichloromethane0.002
- ethylbenzene0.001
- ethylenedibromide (edb)0.001
- methyl ethyl ketone0.01
- methyl tert-butyl ether0.004
- styrene0.001
- tetrachloroethene (pce)0.002
- tetrahydrofuran0.01
- toluene0.001
- trans-1,2-dichloroethene0.002
- trans-1,3-dichloropropene0.002
- trichloroethene (tce)0.001
- trichlorofluoromethane0.002
- vinyl chloride0.001
- xylene0.001
pesticides, herbicides and pcbs
- 2,4-d0.01
- alachlor0.001
- aldrin0.002
- atrazine0.002
- chlordane0.001
- dichloran0.002
- dieldrin0.001
- endrin0.0001
- heptachlor0.0004
- heptachlor epoxide0.0001
- hexachlorobenzene0.0005
- hexachlorocyclopentadiene0.001
- lindane0.0002
- methoxychlor0.002
- pcbs0.0005
- pentachloronitrobenzene0.002
- silvex (2,4,5-tp)0.005
- simazine0.002
- toxaphene0.001
- trifluralin002
standard
inorganic chemicals - metals
- aluminum0.1
- arsenic0.005
- barium0.3
- cadmium0.002
- calcium2
- chromium0.01
- copper0.004
- iron0.02
- lead0.002
- lithium0.001
- magnesium0.1
- manganese0.004
- mercury0.001
- nickel0.02
- potassium1
- selenium0.02
- silica0.1
- silver0.002
- sodium0.1
- strontium0.001
- uranium0.001
- zinc0.004
inorganic chemicals & physical factors
- alkalinity (total as caco3)20
- bromide0.5
- chloride5
- fluoride0.5
- hardness10
- nitrate as n0.5
- nitrite as n0.5
- orthophosphate2
- ph (standard units)-
- sulfate5
- total dissolved solids20
- turbidity (turbidity units)0.1
organic chemicals - trihalomethanes
- bromodichloromethane0.002
- bromoform0.004
- chloroform0.002
- dibromochloromethane0.004
- total thms0.002
inorganic chemicals - volatiles
- 1,1,1-trichloroethane0.001
- 1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane0.002
- 1,1,2-trichloroethane0.002
- 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane0.002
- 1,1-dichloroethane0.002
- 1,1-dichloroethene0.001
- 1,1-dichloropropene0.002
- 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene0.002
- 1,2,3-trichloropropane0.002
- 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene0.002
- 1,2-dichlorobenzene0.001
- 1,2-dichloroethane0.001
- 1,2-dichloropropane0.002
- 1,3-dichlorobenzene0.001
- 1,3-dichloropropane0.002
- 1,4-dichlorobenzene0.001
- 2,2-dichloropropane0.002
- 2-chlorotoluene0.001
- 4-chlorotoluene0.001
- acetone0.01
- benzene0.001
- bromobenzene0.002
- bromomethane0.002
- carbon tetrachloride0.001
- chlorobenzene0.001
- chloroethane0.002
- chloromethane0.002
- cis-1,2-dichloroethene0.002
- cis-1,3-dichloropropene0.002
- dibromochloropropane (dbcp)0.001
- dibromomethane0.002
- dichlorodifluoromethane0.002
- dichloromethane0.002
- ethylbenzene0.001
- ethylenedibromide (edb)0.001
- methyl ethyl ketone0.01
- methyl tert-butyl ether0.004
- styrene0.001
- tetrachloroethene (pce)0.002
- tetrahydrofuran0.01
- toluene0.001
- trans-1,2-dichloroethene0.002
- trans-1,3-dichloropropene0.002
- trichloroethene (tce)0.001
- trichlorofluoromethane0.002
- vinyl chloride0.001
- xylene0.001
basic
metals
- aluminum0.1
- arsenic0.005
- barium0.3
- cadmium0.002
- calcium2
- chromium0.01
- copper0.004
- iron0.02
- lead0.002
- lithium0.001
- magnesium0.1
- manganese0.004
- mercury0.001
- nickel0.02
- selenium0.02
- silver0.002
- sodium0.1
- strontium0.001
- uranium0.001
- zinc0.004
inorganic chemicals & physical factors
- alkalinity (total as caco3)20
- bromide0.5
- chloride5
- fluoride0.5
- hardness10
- nitrate as n0.5
- nitrite as n0.5
- orthophosphate2
- ph (standard units)-
- sulfate5
- total dissolved solids20
Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts
- Free Chlorine-
- Total Chlorine-
- Chloramine-
- Bromate0.005
- Chlorite0.005
- Bromoform0.004
- Bromodichloromethane0.002
- Chloroform0.002
- Dibromochloromethane0.004
- Total Trihalomethanes0.002
- Monochloracetic Acid0.001
- Dichloroacetic Acid0.001
- Monobromoacetic Acid0.001
- Trichloroacetic Acid0.001
- Dibromoacetic Acid0.001
- Total Haloacetic Acid0.001
Analyte Files:
Installation & maintenanceManufacturer material
WaterCheck™ Standard/Deluxe
Sampling Instructions - Please Read Before Starting
Step 1
After the blue ice pack has been in your freezer for at least 8 hours, you can collect your water sample from an appropriate water faucet or spigot. If the spout has a strainer or aerator, remove it prior to sampling
Step 2
Samples must be shipped the same day they are collected via guaranteed next day delivery
and must be collected after 1:00 p.m. EST to minimize time in transit. Do not collect and/
or ship your samples on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or the day before a National Holiday.
Fill all of the bottles, in order from 1 to 5 as shown in the picture to the right.
Fill all of the bottles as shown in the picture to the right & do not rinse any bottles.
500ml Plastic Bottle - Fill to the shoulder and replace the cap securely.
125ml Square Glass Bottle - Fill to the shoulder and replace the cap securely.
40ml & 60 ml Vials - Fill each of the two 40 mL glass vials in such a way that a "dome" of water stands above the rim [see picture]. This can be done easily if you reduce the water flow to a slow stream. Replace the cap securely, but do not over tighten. Tip the vial upside down and check for air bubbles. If you see an air bubble, remove the cap and slowly add more water to displace the air bubble. Recap the vial and check again for air bubbles. Repeat this step until you do not see any air bubbles.
Step 3A
Complete the enclosed lab form, making sure to indicate the collection date and time you sampled, type of water, and sample identification (e.g. kitchen sink, well head,etc.) Return the blue ice pack to the kit and place the kit back in the cardboard box with the completed lab form.
Step 3B
Make arrangements to ship the kit by guaranteed next day delivery [or drop the kit off at our laboratory within 24 hours of collection, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm] to the following address:
National Testing Laboratories
556 South Mansfield Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
If we do not receive your sample within 24 hours of sample collection or if you have not provided the date and time of collection, the bacteria results will be marked INVALID!
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