What a well water test costs in Missouri
We found 15 well water test fees published by 11 labs and offices in Missouri. Published bacteria (coliform and E. coli) test fees run from $10 to $48 across 10 labs and offices. That is the lowest and highest fee printed, not an average.
Every fee we found, as published
Prices are copied from each lab's or agency's own page. A fee can change at any time, so check the linked page before you send a sample.
State and public agency labs
- $10
Missouri State Public Health LaboratoryJefferson CityBacteria
The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory requires a $10 handling fee for each private water bacteria sample.
health.mo.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
County and city health departments
- $15
Christian County Health DepartmentOzarkBacteria
Christian County Health Department charges $15 for a bacterial test on well water.
christiancountymohealth.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $40
Christian County Health DepartmentOzarkBacteria
Christian County Health Department charges $40 for an official water test collected by its staff.
christiancountymohealth.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- free
Cooper County Public Health CenterBoonvilleBacteria
The Cooper County Public Health Center in Boonville offered county residents free well water sampling, submitted to the Missouri state lab; it is an older post, dated 18/04/19 on the page, so confirm it is still offered.
coopercohealth.gov · on the page: 18/04/19 (post date) · read October 7, 2026
- $10
Henry County Health CenterClintonBacteria
Henry County Health Center lists a $10 charge, payable to the Missouri State Public Health Lab, for bacterial tests.
henrycohealth.org · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $15
Laclede County Health DepartmentLebanonBacteria
Laclede County Health Department sells a total coliform and E. coli water test kit for $15.
lacledecountyhealth.com · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $10
Lincoln County Health DepartmentTroyBacteria
Lincoln County Health Department well water test kits are returned with a $10 fee by check or money order.
lchdmo.org · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $10
Madison County Health DepartmentFredericktownBacteria
Madison County Health Department says the state laboratory may bill $10 per well water sample after analysis.
madisoncountymohealth.com · on the page: Published June 30, 2017 · read October 7, 2026
- $10
Moniteau County Health CenterCaliforniaBacteria
Moniteau County Health Center says there is a $10 fee payable to the state lab for each bacterial water test.
moniteaucountyhealth.org · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $10
Morgan County Health CenterVersaillesBacteria
Morgan County Health Center lists a $10 fee payable to the laboratory for a well water test kit sample.
morgancountyhealthcenter.com · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $13
Springfield-Greene County Health DepartmentSpringfieldBacteria
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department lab charges $13 for a standard bacteria test on well water from Greene County.
springfieldmo.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $48
Springfield-Greene County Health DepartmentSpringfieldBacteria
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department lab charges $48 for a bacteria test on private well water collected outside Greene County.
springfieldmo.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $8
Springfield-Greene County Health DepartmentSpringfieldNitrate
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department lab charges $8 for a nitrate/nitrogen test.
springfieldmo.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $15
Taney County Health DepartmentBransonBacteria
Taney County Health Department charges $15 to test a water sample from a private well located in Taney County.
taneyhealth.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
- $35
Taney County Health DepartmentBransonBacteria
Taney County Health Department charges $35 to test a water sample from a private well located outside Taney County.
taneyhealth.gov · no date on the page · read October 7, 2026
How to get a sample tested in Missouri
The DNR FAQ tells owners to contact their local county health office for sampling instructions and containers.
The state lab tests for total coliform and E. coli, and iron bacteria testing is available by special request.
A "new well series" chemical test covers fluoride, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, iron, manganese and lead.
EPA says to use only laboratories certified for drinking water testing, and notes your local health department may offer private well testing, sometimes free.
Sources: Missouri DNR · Missouri DHSS · U.S. EPA
Which test to pay for
EPA says to test a private well every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH, and to test for other contaminants you suspect.
Not sure which tests your well needs? Tick what applies to your home and see the tests agencies recommend, with the reason for each.
Source: U.S. EPA, private wells
Questions
How much does a well water test cost in Missouri?
Published bacteria (coliform and E. coli) test fees run from $10 to $48 across 10 labs and offices. That is the lowest and highest fee printed, not an average. Wider panels cost more: see the list on this page. Each fee on this page links to the page that prints it.
What does a public agency lab charge in Missouri?
The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory requires a $10 handling fee for each private water bacteria sample.
Is well water testing free anywhere in Missouri?
The Cooper County Public Health Center in Boonville offered county residents free well water sampling, submitted to the Missouri state lab; it is an older post, dated 18/04/19 on the page, so confirm it is still offered.
Test fees in other states
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