Most water testing labs, both those run by your local health department and private water testing labs offer packages of tests for clusters of common private water supply contaminants.
If you want water tests not offered through your local health department don't hesitate to use a private water testing laboratory, provided the lab is licensed by your state. Beware - a few labs offer water tests in states where they have no license to do so, possibly using methods which are not approved by state authorities. Remember to ask.
If you are moving into a home and are testing water for the first time, it is recommended to order one of the more extensive test packages, typically costing $200 to $300.
If that test detects no problems, it is recommended to follow-up testing the water supply annually, using a less costly minimum screen for bacteria or coliform bacteria, typically costing less than $50.
Another tip: if a home is new to you, ask the neighbors, the local health department, and local labs if they are aware of any special contamination issues on your street or near your home. By doing so, you may want to order tests for unusual contaminants which otherwise no newcomer would have thought to look for.
More information such as: Choices of Water Tests & Fees: A Summary of Types of Water Tests, Degrees of Comprehensive Water Testing, Details of Water Test Parameters and Maximum Allowed Drinking Water Contaminant Levels,
Can be found at the below link:
http://www.inspectapedia.com/water/watrtest.htm
Source: The American Society of Home Inspectors
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