Description
Recommended as an important baseline for water quality testing for spring water collected.
The Spring Water Baseline Check provides includes physical parameters, coliform and E. coli bacteria..
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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- Are served by a spring.
- 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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