HomeWater Assessment Kit
Water is the second most important thing in our lives (after air) and it is important that it is safe to drink our health depends on it. Not all water is safe to drink, rural water supplies are at a higher risk of contamination.
This kit is designed to give an indication only if common issues are present. Common issues include those which are a nuisance (e.g. they cause staining or taste problems) as well as those which may pose a risk to your health. If any issues are found then please contact your place of purchase for advice you may need to have a water analysis done by an accredited laboratory to resolve the issues
The HomeWater Assessment Kit is used to test the following:
Parameter |
Application |
E. coli/Coliform: |
Bacteria |
Drinking water, Pool & Spa, Aquarium |
Total Hardness: |
0-425PPM |
Drinking water, Pool & Spa, Aquarium |
Free Chlorine: |
0-10PPM |
Drinking water, Pool & Spa, Aquarium |
Iron: |
0-500PPM |
Drinking water |
Copper: |
0-10PPM |
Drinking water |
Lead: |
0-500PPM |
Drinking water |
Nitrate: |
0-500PPM |
Drinking water, Aquarium |
Nitrite: |
0-80PPM |
Drinking water, Aquarium |
MPS (Monopersulphate): |
0-20PPM |
0-20PPM |
Total Chlorine: |
0-10PPM |
Drinking water, Pool & Spa, Aquarium |
Fluoride: |
0-100PPM |
Drinking water |
Cyanuric Acid: |
0-250PPM |
Pool & Spa |
Ammonia Chloride: |
0-500PPM |
Drinking water |
QUAT/QAC: |
0-40PPM |
Pool & Spa |
Total Alkalinity: |
0-240PPM |
Pool & Spa, Aquarium |
Carbonate: |
0-240PPM |
Aquarium |
pH: |
6-9 |
Drinking water, Pool & Spa, Aquarium |
Testing Instructions
E.Coli and Coliform vial
E.Coli and coliform presence is an indicator of water being contaminated with faeces and can pose serious health risks. Water is not considered fit for human consumption if E.Coli is detected.
The media in the vial is non-toxic and therefore poses no significant hazard provided directions for use are followed. DO NOT INGEST. Do not attempt to open the vials after test or dispose of content down your sink
If any E.Coli or other coliform bacteria are detected, the water either be boiled before use or not consumed until the issue is resolved. Further investigation of the system and disinfection of the water will be required.
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Drinking Water Indicator Strips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Collect a sample in a clean container
- Dip a test strip into the water for 2 seconds
- Tap sideways onto a paper towel to remove excess water
- Wait 60 seconds
- Compare the test pads to the colour chart
HOW TO READ MY RESULTS
If any of your levels are in the ‘
Red Zone’ when you read the colour chart, this means levels of this substance are undesirable.
Contact your place of purchase for advice, further testing and investigation will be needed.