Description
Recommended as an important baseline for water quality testing for rainwater collected in a catchment or other harvesting system.
The Rain Water Baseline Check provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a water sample for laboratory testing. This is an ideal baseline test for any home or building served by a rain or harvested water. The test includes physical parameters, coliform and E. coli bacteria.
While rainwater often begins very clean, it may pick up an array of metals, minerals, and bacteria as it collects and transports through a rainwater collection system. If safely configured, rainwater harvesting can provide high-quality water for drinking, livestock, and irrigation. Testing harvested rainwater is always advised to ensure safety and can help you make informed decisions regarding additional treatment (if needed).
The results will include a detailed analysis of E.coli and Physical parameters.
What’s tested
Biological
– E.coli/coliform (qualitative; 48 hrs)
Physical
– pH (pH units)
– Electrical conductivity (EC)
– Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP)
– Salinity (Salt)
– Specific gravity (S.G.)
– Total dissolved solids (TDS)
This is the right test if you:
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- Collect rainwater in a catchment or other harvesting system.
- Water that tastes metallic, bitter, or musty.
- The water smells musty, moldy, or mildew-like.
- You see biofilm buildup or other microbial growths in the harvesting system.
- Have young children or other vulnerable individuals in your home.
- Have a septic tank near the well or other source of potential bacterial contamination.
- Are planning to use any water for recreational use.
How it works
What’s needed from you?
Sample
Collect 1L of the water sample in a sterile container.
Sample Information Card
Include a note/postcard/leaflet/letter with the following information:
Full name:
Phone number:
Email address:
Date and time of sample collection:
Water source:
Any concerns:
Shipping (If Applicable)
Shipping is on you unless you already paid for it. When your sample is ready for collection, let us know and we will send a courier to collect.
Return Container (If Applicable)
Some of our tests require your water sample to be cold when it reaches our labs. If this applies to your test, the proper refrigeration items will be included.
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