Water testing
Water tests are essential for understanding your water supply. They break down exactly what contaminants are in your water - including the hidden ones that produce no warning signs.
We need to know what’s in your water in order to design the best filtration solution.
Get to know your supply
Water contaminants can exist in numerous forms, concentrations and combinations - a concoction that is unique to your water supply and susceptible to fluctuations over time. Fluctuations in water chemistry can even occur between different points in the same system, so water testing can help you understand exactly what’s happening to your water as it flows from point A to point B.
Water can contain chemical and microbiological contaminants, and working with a UKAS accredited lab, we can run analyses on any parameter set out in the Scottish Private Water Regulations (2016), plus some added extras.
Common water tests
Analysing the quality of your water, each test looks for a specific contaminant. It reports how much of that contaminant is present and whether or not it passes on regulatory compliance. These are the chemical and microbiological tests we most commonly carry out on private water supplies.
Chemical tests
Aluminium
Arsenic
Copper
Iron
Manganese
Lead
pH
Hardness
Turbidity
Microbiological tests
Colony count
Clostridium perfringens (incl. spores)
Coliform bacteria
E. coli
Enterococci
These are not exhaustive lists, so if you don’t see the test(s) that you’re looking for, get in touch.
An abundance of benefits
Reliable results
Analysis conducted by a UKAS accredited lab.
A tailored solution
A system designed for your water.
Peace of mind
Monitor system efficiency with regular testing.
Getting your water tested
Scheduling a water test is both straightforward and convenient.
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Contact us
Whether you know exactly what tests you need or you’re looking for some guidance, call or email us with your queries and requests.
2
Schedule a date
Schedule sample collection for a day and time that suits you. If you would prefer to collect the samples yourself, we can organise sample bottle delivery and give you some easy-to-follow instructions.
3
Collect the samples
Samples are collected in the appropriate bottles for all requested tests. These are promptly delivered to the lab, ensuring they arrive within the specified conditions and time limits for each sample type.
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Discuss the results
Results are sent straight to your inbox 7 to 14 working days after the sample collection date. All results and recommended next steps can be discussed over the phone or via email.
The importance of regular water testing
A guide
While water tests are great at providing a snapshot of what’s going on at the date and time the samples were taken, they can’t predict the future needs of your supply. Environmental changes, natural fluctuations or exposure to new contaminants can all produce a shift in your water quality and the demands on your water filtration system. While we build a safety margin into our designs, it’s always a good idea to conduct regular water tests to monitor your water chemistry, catching any unpredictable developments nice and early.
A benchmark
Regular water testing provides a benchmark for system efficiency and equipment performance. While annual servicing ensures that expired consumables are renewed, control settings are updated and equipment is periodically cleaned, water tests make sure that all the filtration equipment is working as it should behind the scenes. We want your system to be performing at its best, delivering reliable results and peace of mind.
