Metals 10-in-1 Tap Water (Laboratory Test)

Description

This laboratory test will check the level of each of 10 metals in a water sample: Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Zinc and Boron.This test kit checks water for commonly occurring metals in tap water with a focus on metals which are often added by plumbing & fixtures and naturally in ground water. Metals like lead, zinc and nickel can leach into tap water from piping and fittings. Potable water is water that is safe enough to be consumed by humans and other animals and is also known as drinking water.

Arranging a laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis. Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions and pre-paid return packaging.

• Certified laboratory results in 5 easy steps
• Includes everything required to carry out the test
• Simply collect the water sample and post it to our laboratory for expert analysis
• Results available within 10-12 working days after receipt of the water sample
• Bulk buy discounts available
• Ideal for home & business use including the sports and leisure industry, private water supplies, hotels, care homes, healthcare premises, education sector, farm premises and property management

Suitable for:  Potable water analysis and fresh water samples, including water from tanks, taps, wells, springs, boreholes, ponds as well as rain water.

Results: The test measures metals in very small increments of up to 0.001 mg/l / ppm (ppm=parts per million).

The kit for laboratory analysis contains:

• Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample(s),
• Sample pots to take water sample(s) of 1000ml each,
• Pre-paid return packaging,
• Analysis by an accredited laboratory*.

*The laboratory has UKAS accreditation, accredited to ISO/EC 17025:2017 & includes UKAS certification for bacteria analysis of potable as well as water from spa & pool.Each order is shipped with 1x pre-paid return packaging; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders.How to use: Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions and postage box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used to order) within 10-12 working days after the water sample has been received.

• Courier collection is included within your order. To ensure correct analysis, you should:
  • Take the sample on the same day of the courier collection
  • Keep it cool until courier collection

Expiry: Water sample to be returned within 6 weeks of despatch date (unless otherwise agreed).

Results: You will receive a report with the test result for each element. This report shows the test results in the appropriate measurement, like ppm, mg/l, cfu/100ml etc. For drinking water, these can be compared to the Drinking Water Guidelines set for the UK.

Please note:

• We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met.
• Water samples must be taken the same day they are collected (this is vital for accurate analysis). Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. Samples can be taken and posted Monday to Thursday. (For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available).
• If you are planning to have more than 1 sample analysed, then all samples need to be taken and shipped to us for analysis at the same time. If you are planning on taking the samples at different times and/or places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders so that we can supply the correct amount of return packaging.
• Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.
• This service is only available for UK customers.
• Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.