Description

The Universal Water Baseline Check is a high-utility diagnostic suite designed to establish a safety and chemical profile for any Water Sample (including municipal tap water, natural springs, rainwater, mine water, boreholes, or industrial process water). This package is the recommended first step for identifying potential contaminants and understanding the fundamental makeup of your water source.

What’s tested

Biological

– E.coli/coliform: Qualitative analysis to detect the presence or absence of harmful bacteria (48-hour incubation)

Physical

– pH: Measurement of acidity or alkalinity.

– Electrical Conductivity (EC): Indicator of dissolved mineral and metal content.

– Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP): Assessment of the water’s chemical hygiene and sanitization potential.

– Salinity: Concentration of dissolved salts.

– Specific Gravity (S.G.): Measurement of water density relative to pure water.

– Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): The total concentration of all inorganic and organic substances.

 

Chemical

Full Chemical & Heavy Metal Suite: We analyzes the sample for the following concentrations:

• Nutrients & Salts: Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Phosphate, Potassium, Sulfate, and Fluoride.

• Metals & Heavy Metals: Aluminium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, and Zinc.

• Sanitization & Chemistry: Free (Residual) Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Bromine, Cyanuric Acid, Total Alkalinity, Carbonate Root, and Total Hardness.

 

This baseline check is highly recommended if you:

• Use diverse sources: You rely on a Water Sample (such as a private well, mine site, creek, or municipal supply).

• Harvest Environmental Water: You collect rainwater in catchments or use surface water for irrigation.

• Suspect Contamination: You live near industrial sites, mines, or agricultural areas where runoff may occur.

• Identify Aesthetic Changes: The water tastes metallic or bitter, or has a musty, moldy, or “rotten egg” odor.

• Observe Physical Signs: You see biofilm buildup, unusual scale/buildup on fixtures, or cloudiness in the water.

• Protect Health: You have young children or vulnerable individuals in your home or workplace.

• Manage Risk: You have a septic tank near your source or are planning to use the water for recreational or industrial purposes.

• Monitor Mine or Industrial Impact: You need to track heavy metals (Lead, Mercury, Chromium) and Sulfates in areas affected by industrial or mining activity.
• Assess Agricultural Runoff: You are concerned about Nitrates, Nitrites, or Ammonia from nearby farming.
• Check Plumbing Integrity: You are testing for Copper, Lead, or Zinc leaching from older pipes.
• Manage Pool or Process Water: You need to monitor Cyanuric Acid, Bromine, and Alkalinity for chemical balance.

How it works

How it Works – What’s needed from you?

 

1. Prepare Your Sample Collect 1L of the water sample in a sterile container.

• For Taps: Run the water for 2-3 minutes before collecting.

• For Natural Sources: Submerge the bottle and fill directly, avoiding surface debris.

• Safety: Do not rinse the bottle or touch the inside of the cap.

 

2. Complete the Sample Information Card Include the following details with your shipment:

• Contact Info: Full name, phone number, and email.

• Collection Data: Exact date and time of sample collection.

• Water Source: Specify the origin (e.g., “Mains Tap,” “Abandoned Mine Pit,” “Rainwater Tank”).

• Specific Concerns: Note any unusual colors, smells, or specific reasons for testing.

 

3. Shipping & Logistics

• Courier Service: Shipping is on you unless you already paid for it. When your sample is ready for collection, let us know, and we will coordinate a courier collection.

• Cold Chain: Some biological parameters require the sample to remain chilled. If your kit includes refrigeration items, please use them to ensure the sample reaches the lab at the correct temperature.