Which Water Laboratory Test?
Using a laboratory test to determine elements in water gives very detailed results, often in 0.00 mg/l (ppm) or µg/l. We have created a range of laboratory test kits which are designed to test water for various purposes. The 27inOne can be used to determine the overall potability of a water supply; it can be used for well, ground, tap & borehole water. The 12inOne Well and the 12inOne Tap Water tests are ideal to check for the most common elements in tap as well as well & ground water. The Water Suite 11inOne can be used to check any water source for a wide range of elements and is the laboratory-equivalent to our Complete Water Quality Test 12-in-One. Individual tests can be added to these kits, for our full range of laboratory tests click here.
We have also put together kits to test for metals, each testing for the metals most likely found in tap or well water.
Looking for the right laboratory test? Use the table below to compare the various laboratory water kits.
We also offer a wide range of tests for individual elements – for the full range of laboratory test kits click here
| Suite 27inOne | Suite 11inOne | Suite 7inOne | 12inOne-Well | 12inOne – Tap | Metals 12inOne | Metals 10inOne Tap | Metals 10inOne Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price for 1 kit | £290.00 | £180.00 | £110.00 | £190.00 | £190.00 | £160.00 | £150.00 | £150.00 |
| Alkalinity | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Arsenic | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Coliform Bacteria/E.coli | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Boron | x | x | x | |||||
| Cadmium | x | x | x | |||||
| Chloride | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Free Chlorine | x | x | x | |||||
| Total Chlorine | x | x | x | |||||
| Chromium | x | x | x | |||||
| Copper | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Conductivity | x | x | ||||||
| Fluoride | x | |||||||
| Hardness | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Hydrogen Sulfide | x | |||||||
| Iron | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Lead | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Magnesium | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Manganese | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Mercury | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Nickel | x | x | ||||||
| Nitrate | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Nitrite | x | |||||||
| pH | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Selenium | x | |||||||
| Sulphate | x | x | x | |||||
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | x | |||||||
| Zinc | x | x | x | |||||
| Others | Aluminium, Ammonia, Calcium, COD, Colour, Nitrogen Dioxide, Odour, Turbidity, TVC, Potassium, Sodium | |||||||
| Click to buy: | Suite 27inOne | Suite 11inOne | Suite 7inOne | 12inOne Well | 12inOne Tap | Metals 12inOne | Metals 10inOne Tap | Metals 10inOne Well |
For the full range of laboratory tests click here.
How to determine which tests I need for my water:
- Water contains a wide range of elements. They are not necessarily harmful, but may become a contaminant or a nuisance at higher levels. To view a list of elements typically found in water, click here.
- There are a wide range of regulatory parameters which are monitored to ensure drinking water quality. We have created a list of key elements/contaminants which are monitored by the Drinking Water Guidelines and their maximum contaminant value, click here to find out more.
Further Free Resources:
Got a question about water testing? Try our complete list of Free Water Testing Resources. Here are the most frequently read guides:
Water Testing Free Online Resources:
- Read an overview of the potential contaminants in your water
- Why test your water and water supply?
- Unusual colours, smells and taste of your water & further advice on finding the right test kit
- How to choose the right Water Testing Kit
- Choosing the right water testing kit for a water improvement & purification system, water cooler or a pool, spa or hot tub
- Drinking water testing and how to understand the results of your Quality Water Test Kit
- How to test for lead correctly and what immediate steps can be taken to reduce lead exposure
- How to get the best drinking water – which water filter?
- How to check if my water filter is working?
- How to test the pH of soap?
- I have a leak in my property and would like to establish the source of it – Click here to find out how you can do that
- How to measure the pH of water & other liquids correctly
- How to test for Legionella in water and biofilms
Swimming, open water swimming, pools & hot tubs:
- How to test the quality of Open Water for bathing or swimming
- How to look after your hot tub safely and test the water regularly
Disclaimer: Only opinions based upon our own personal experience or information detailed in academic journals or other publications is cited. This has been done exclusively for anyone who is interested in this subject but is not intended to replace proper analysis. We cannot accept responsibility and liability of any kind which may result from the application of this information. We always recommend to consult an expert to discuss any test results or get a full recommendation on the specific subject and specific to your situation by an expert.
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There are strict standards for the quality of drinking water within Europe mainly laid down in the EU Drinking Water Directive (98/83/EC). These are based on advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO).