Water Testing
Do you need it?
We usually recommend the installation of a filtration system, in any case. Tap water often contains levels of chlorine and fluoride, as well as PFAS compounds and nanoplastics, that are toxic for human consumption.
If you would like us to test your drinking water, we are happy to arrange the service with our reliable lab.
The tests cover all pollutants you might suspect in your water. Below, see the most common tests asked for.
Water Testing Options
General Drinking Water Test
The most stringent South Australian standard for drinking water, SA EPP
Semi-Vol CHC, Cr6+, CN (Total), E.Coli(MPN), I, NO2(as N), NO3(as N), OCP, OPP, pH, Phenols, Phthalates, PAH,
Dissolved Metals (Al, Sb, As, Be, Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Zn), S04(as S), Turbidity, VOC
The test is $ 412. You can choose to send me a bottle (provided) of your water, or I come and take the sample for you. The latter is usually done as part of a Buildingbiological Consultation. Otherwise, standard fees will apply.
Specific Drinking Water Tests
PFAS (US-EPA) – 40 compounds of different ‘forever chemicals’.
These chemicals were used as fire retardants, especially in the military. They are found almost everywhere now, as recent media reports exposed.
PFAS are severe hormonal disruptors and metabolic poisons.
(PFDoS, PFMPA, PFMBA, NFDHA, PFEESA, 7:3 FTCA, PFBA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHpA, PFOA, PFNA, PFDA, PFUnDA, PFDoDA, PFTrDA, PFTeDA, PFBS, PFPeS, PFHxS, PFHpS, PFOS, PFNS, PFDS, 4:2 FTSA, 6:2 FTSA, 8:2 FTSA, PFOSA, MeFOSA, EtFOSA, MeFOSAA, EtFOSAA, NMeFOSE, NEtFOSE, GenX, ADONA, 9Cl- PF3ONS, 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 3:3 FTCA, 5:3 FTCA)
The test is $ 728. You can choose to send me a bottle (provided) of your water, or I come and take the sample for you. The latter is usually done as part of a Buildingbiological Consultation. Otherwise, standard fees will apply.
Less involved and less specific tests are available, but - they might miss some of the many varieties that can creep into your drinking water.
