Water testing experts Acorn Water provide this fast and professional service followed up by post test advice and recommendations.
Heres how our water test works
1. Purchase Water Test Kit from Acorn Water and await delivery.
2. Complete the form inside and apply one barcode sticker(supplied) to the form.
3. Fill bottle to the BRIM with water, apply barcode sticker to the bottle and place it back in the box.
4. FreePost completed form and sample making sure the box is well sealed for postage.
Your water is analysed to a professional standard- self test kits are only indicators, professional laboratory analysis of your water is 10 times more accurate than DIY kits. Find out if your water is dangerously contaminated. See a sample report here
We test for 10 different pollutants.
Nitrates - Blue baby syndrome pH - Green discolouration of hair/fittings Turbidity - Discoloured/muddied water Total Alkalinity - Scaling/breakdown of appliances Iron - Red/Brown staining Hardness - scaling/breakdown of appliances Manganese - Red/Brown staining Sediment - Blockages (e.g. shower heads) Total Dissolved Solids - General indication of water quality Conductivity - Hampers filtration
Bacteria analysis covers:
Total Coliform - an indicator of pathogens Faecal Coliform - indicator of faecal contamination Total Bacteria Count - after periodic intervals at 37 degrees Celsius.
Please refer to www.acornwater.ie/laboratory_analysis for a full list of what we can test for both residential and commercial customers.
On receipt of your water samples our on site lab will start their work. Once we have completed your tests your results will be sent to you and our advice lines will then be open to you for assistance or advice you may need.
Council grants of up to 75% for your water filters may also be available. We can advise you in this regard.
