I've done a lot of testing and the only acceptable way that I've seen is to send it to a certified lab. Most state health departments have them and there are many private labs.
It would have to be pretty putrid water to be able to smell problems.

Dude.....seriously.....let it go! Surely you have better things to do?

ROADRASH,

On the contrary, I have learned a lot and some correspondence has proved very worthy. But thanks for the advice.

Have a professional do it or get a well water test kit that has you only sampling the water, not doing the actual testing. Knowing what's in your water can be the difference between life and death in some cases. Its not something you want to cheap out on. Using home test kit is like using a pocket knife and a bottle of scotch to treat a bullet wound...it might work but wouldn't it be safer to visit the ER down the street.

Here is a link that might be useful: Well Water Test