Water Quality Assurance
Professional SANS241 Water Testing Services
Knowing what’s in your water is critical for health, safety, and legal compliance. Whether you use borehole, rainwater, or municipal supply, we provide accurate water testing based on SANS241:2015 standards. Our testing helps determine if your water is suitable for drinking, irrigation, industrial use, or general household consumption. We take care of sample collection, accredited lab analysis, and provide clear reports outlining microbiological, chemical, and physical parameters, helping you take informed action when required.
Testing Scope
What’s Included in Our Water Testing Service
We provide SANS241-compliant water testing in South Africa with full lab analysis, covering microbiological, chemical, and physical safety indicators.
On-Site Sample Collection
We collect your water samples following SANS-approved protocols to ensure accurate lab analysis and valid results.
Microbiological Testing
We test for E. coli, total coliforms, and other harmful pathogens to assess water safety for human use or consumption.
Chemical Composition Testing
Full analysis for nitrates, heavy metals, pH, hardness, and other key indicators that impact water quality and usability.
Physical Parameter Testing
Measurement of colour, turbidity, conductivity, and taste/odour, essential for visual and sensory water compliance.
Accredited Laboratory Analysis
Samples are sent to a SANAS-accredited lab for accurate testing aligned with national standards.
Digital Results & Recommendations
We send you a detailed water quality report with clear explanations and guidance on treatment or corrective actions if needed.
What We Can Test For
Types of Water Tests We Offer
We offer a range of water tests that help determine whether your water is safe for drinking, irrigation, domestic, or industrial use. Each test is selected based on your water source and intended application.
SANS241 Chemistry Only
Drinking Water | SANS241
Use: Tests the chemical composition and aesthetic qualities of drinking or borehole water for household or non-commercial use.
Tests Include: EC, pH, SAR, Langelier, Ryznar, Turbidity, Colour, Odour, TDS, TSS, Free Cl, F, Cl, SO₄, NH₄-N, NO₃-N, NO₂-N, Acidity, Alkalinity, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Mn, Fe, Al
Turnaround Time: ±5–7 working days
Sample Collection: On-site by technician or arranged courier
Chemistry + Microbiology
Drinking Water | SANS241
Use: Full-spectrum testing for water intended for drinking or domestic use, including chemical, physical, and microbiological contaminants.
Tests Include: All Chemistry Only tests above plus HPC, Total Coliforms, Faecal Coliforms, E. coli
Turnaround Time: ±7–10 working days
Sample Collection: On-site with sterile containers under SANS241 protocol
Microbiological Testing Only
Drinking Water | SANS241
Use: Focused microbiological test panel to detect bacterial contamination in drinking water for residential or borehole use.
Tests Include: HPC Heterotrophic Plate Count, Total Coliforms, Faecal Coliforms, E. coli
Turnaround Time: ±5–7 working days
Sample Collection: Collected on-site in sterilised bottles
Bottled Water Testing
Purified Water | SANS1657
Use: Intended for purified or bottled water producers needing full compliance with SANS1657 for commercial product testing.
Tests Include: EC, pH, SAR, Langelier, Ryznar, Turbidity, Colour, TDS, F, Cl, SO₄, NO₃-N, HCO₃, Ca, Mg, Na, K, B, Zn, Fe, Cu, Pb, Ni, Al, As, Hg, Se, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Total & Faecal Coliforms
Turnaround Time: ±10–12 working days
Sample Collection: On-site or delivered to lab by arrangement
Irrigation Water
Agriculture | SANS241 Scope
Use: Suitable for farmers needing to verify water safety for crops, livestock, or fertigation systems in agricultural settings.
Tests Include: EC, pH, COD, SAR, Langelier, Ryznar, TSS, F, Cl, SO₄, NH₄-N, NO₃-N, NO₂-N, Alkalinity, CO₃, HCO₃, Ca, Mg, Na, K, B, Mn, Fe, P, Faecal Coliforms, TDS
Turnaround Time: ±5–7 working days
Sample Collection: Collected from irrigation source or delivery tank
Waste & Effluent Water
Process Water | SANS241
Use: Testing of discharge or greywater for reuse, disposal, or environmental compliance monitoring for non-potable sources.
Tests Include: Full chemistry and microbiological analysis per site application (typically COD, TDS, faecal coliforms, pH, EC, metals, and more)
Turnaround Time: ±5–7 working days
Sample Collection: On-site by technician or pre-arranged delivery
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Testing Made Easy
How Our Water Testing Service Works
We confirm your testing needs, collect water samples on-site, send them for accredited lab analysis, and provide a detailed report with guidance.
Consultation
We confirm your water source and intended use.
Sample Collection
We arrange on-site collection and explain what we’ll test for.
Laboratory Analysis
We collect samples and submit them for full lab analysis.
Results & Recommendations
We review results with you and recommend next steps if treatment is needed.
TESTIMONIALS
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