Tests available
Our water tests provide detailed information on pH, chloride, alkalinity, turbidity, hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio and electrical conductivity (an indicator of salinity). A test request form is included in the water sampling kit.
Which tests should I request?
Understanding which water test best suits your needs can be difficult. All farm water supplies should be tested using the Standard Kit test. The table below provides a guide for testing requirements; however, if you are unsure of your needs or you have special requirements, please contact Customer service.
For advice on test selection, sample submission, additional testing options, which bottle or to order a Microbiology water sample kit please contact our Customer Service Unit on 02 66261103 or wollongbar.csu@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Purpose | Package Name & bottle type | Tests Included | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Stock Water Domestic Use – washing, hot water, garden etc Irrigation of crop or pasture | Standard
250mL plastic bottle | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio | $79.00 |
Stock Water Domestic Use – washing, hot water, garden etc Irrigation of crop or pasture Element Suite – 20 elements* | Standard + Element Suite (dissolved)
250mL plastic bottle | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio, 20 element ICP OES Scan* (diss) | $112.90 |
New Bore Characterisation | Standard + Element Suite (total)
250mL plastic bottle | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio, 20 element ICP OES Scan* (total) | $129.70 |
Fertigation/Hydroponics/Nursery | Standard + Element Suite (dissolved) + Total Nitrogen & Phosphorus 250mL plastic bottle | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio, 20 element ICP Scan* (diss), Total Nitrogen & Phosphorus | $151.30 |
Effluent use or contamination | Standard + Element Suite (total) + Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Phosphate & Sulphate 250mL plastic bottle | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio, 20 element ICP Scan* (total), Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, phosphate & sulfate | $174.80 |
Drinking Water - Routine Chemistry | Standard + low level elements ICP MS
250mL plastic bottle | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio. Low Level Metals (dissolved) by ICP MS** | $112.90 |
Drinking Water – E .coli & TC | E.coli & TC small bottle with tablet | E.coli and Total coliforms only | $67.70 |
Drinking Water - Chemistry + E.coli & TC*** | Standard + low level elements ICP MS, E .coli & TC 250mL plastic & small bottle with tablet | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio. Low Level Metals (dissolved) by ICP MS**, E .coli & Total coliforms | $180.60 |
Stock/Domestic/Irrigation/New Bore/ Drinking*** (Comprehensive) | Standard + Element Suite (total) + Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Phosphate & Sulphate + Low Level ICP MS + E.coli & TC 250mL plastic & small bottle with tablet | pH, chloride, turbidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity (salinity indicator), Total Dissolved Solids (calc), hardness, saturation index, sodium absorption ratio, 20 element ICP OES Scan (total)*, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia , phosphate & sulfate, Low Level Metals by ICP MS**, E .coli & Total coliforms | $260.00 |
Your specific Needs | Personalised | A combination of tests to suit your specific needs. Please call to discuss | TBA |
* 20 Element ICP OES Scan: Aluminium, Arsenic, Boron, Calcium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus Potassium Nickel, Sodium, Sulfur, Selenium, Zinc.
Please refer to the Water Kit testing information sheet for an explanation of Total or dissolved
** Low Level Metals ICP MS: Aluminium, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Nickel, Zinc
*** Please call for a Microbiology Sample Kit if you do not already have one (small bottle with a preservative tablet) We have a comprehensive range of tests. If the test you need is not included here, please give us a call 0266261103.
Standard test kit
These are the basic tests that should be undertaken for all farm water supplies and include tests for:
- pH
- chloride
- alkalinity
- turbidity
- hardness
- saturation index
- sodium absorption ratio
- electrical conductivity (an indicator of salinity).
Information from this Standard Kit test can be used to determine if the water will encrust or corrode your irrigation equipment. A sample result interpretation sheet is included with the test results.
ICP scan
This analysis is useful in determining plant and animal nutrient problems and includes testing for the following elements: aluminium (Al), arsenic (As), boron (B), calcium (Ca), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mb), sodium (Na), nickel (Ni), phosphorus (P), lead (Pb), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), zinc (Zn).
Total nitrogen and total phosphorus
This information is important when considering applications of fertiliser via irrigation water. These are important parameters with respect to human health, algae blooms and aquatic weeds.
Ammonia, nitrate and phosphate
These can reach unacceptable levels in effluent used for irrigation.
