Description
Home Water Assessment Kit
Includes 1 x E.coli Vial,10 x Test Strips & 1 x Assessment Kit Booklet
Water is essential to life, second only to air, so it’s vital that the water you drink is safe. Unfortunately, not all water sources are safe, and rural supplies are particularly vulnerable to contamination.
This assessment kit provides a basic indication of common water issues. These may include nuisance problems (such as staining, taste, or odor) as well as potential health risks.
If the kit identifies any concerns, we recommend contacting your place of purchase for further advice. In some cases, a comprehensive water analysis by an accredited laboratory may be necessary to identify and resolve the problem properly.
Tests
The HomeWater Assessment Kit is used to test the following:
Drinking Water Parameters Tested
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E. coli / Coliform – Indicates presence of harmful bacteria
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Total Hardness (0–425 ppm) – Affects taste and scaling in appliances
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Free Chlorine (0–10 ppm) – Disinfectant commonly used in water treatment
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Iron (0–500 ppm) – Can cause staining and metallic taste
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Copper (0–10 ppm) – May leach from plumbing; affects taste and health
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Lead (0–500 ppm) – Toxic heavy metal; health risk even at low levels
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Nitrate (0–500 ppm) – Can be harmful, especially to infants
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Nitrite (0–80 ppm) – Similar concerns as nitrate, with added toxicity
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Total Chlorine (0–10 ppm) – Measures both free and combined chlorine
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Fluoride (0–100 ppm) – Occurs naturally or added; excess can be harmful
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Ammonia Chloride (0–500 ppm) – May indicate contamination or treatment byproducts
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pH (6–9) – Measures acidity/alkalinity; ideal range for drinking water
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.
