Water Tests
There are many tests done to determine the quality of water, choosing the right one depends upon the use to which the water is to be put. Typical uses include drinking water (potable), livestock and irrigation water, hydroponics, aquaculture and effluent.
Regardless of which you require please download our submission form which includes instructions for taking and sending water samples to us. You can pay online or send payment along with your samples
WT-2 Extensive Irrigation & Livestock water
For water intended for long term irrigation use, where leaching of nutrients may apply.This package includes: pH, EC, TSS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Cu, Zn, Fe, S, Mn, B, Nitrate, P.
WT-3 Extensive Irrigation plus heavy metals
WT-2 plus heavy metals: Cd, Pb, Hg, As, Ni, Cr.
WT-4 Hydroponic solution
Designed for use with either hydroponic stock solutions or wastewater as part of the system-monitoring program.This package includes: pH, EC, TSS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Cu, Zn, Fe, S, Mn, B, Nitrate, P, Mo.
WT-5 Aquaculture & Aquarium water
For use in routine monitoring of aquaculture operations, especially closed recycling systems.This package includes: pH, EC, TSS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Cu, Zn, Fe, S, Mn, B, Nitrate, P, Mo, Cd, Pb, Hg.
WT-6 Industrial or Municipal effluent
This package includes: pH, EC, TSS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Cu, Zn, Fe, S, Mn, B, Nitrate, P, Mo, Cd, Pb, Hg, As, Ni, Cr.
WT-7 Bacteria
This package includes E.coli (or Faecal Coliforms), Total Coliforms, Total Bacterial Count.
WT-8 Drinking Water
For water intended for human consumption use. We recommend the addition of Bacteria (WT-7) tests regularly for biological contamination if water is intended for sale or public use. Fluoride is also available as an optional extra test.This package includes: pH, EC, TSS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Cu, Zn, Fe, S, Mn, B, Nitrate, Nitrite, P, Cd, Pb, Hg, As, Ni, Cr, Sn, Hardness.
WT-9 Desalination
This package includes: pH, EC,TSS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Cu, Zn, Fe, S, Mn, B, Nitrate, Ammonium, PO4, SO4, Fl, Hardness, Ion Balance, Al, Sr, Ba, Si, Tubidity, Solids.
Options for single elements (including single heavy metals) and bacterial testing are also available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Download this form, fill it in and post along with your water samples.
Instructions on collecting water samples for analysis:
Thoroughly rinse a plastic bottle that has only ever contained water (no soft drink bottles!) with water from the source you want analysed. DO NOT rinse with tap water as this may be high in iron or copper and may distort the results.
If you are testing water from a dam or stream ensure you collect the water away from the edge and without disturbing the bottom sediments.
Fill the bottle (300ml minimum) and seal immediately. Tape the lid to prevent leakage.
*For Bacteria tests we need to receive samples within 24 hours of collection
Package securely, mark fragile and post to PO Box 583, Noble Park, VIC 3174
Ordering SWEP Water Tests Online
Ordering Instructions:
After clicking on one of the Add to Basket buttons you will be directed to the PayPal site and a simple 5-step process:
Step 1: Purchase details. The details of your purchase will appear in a new window. Here you have two choices – either proceed with the payment process or (if you want to add more items) continue to select other tests or optional items.
Step 2: Payment method. Once you are ready to proceed you can either use a PayPal account, or your credit card details.
Step 3: Your details. Here you will be asked for your postal address details (the place you want us to send the test report) and either your credit card or PayPal account details (depending on your choice in step 2). It is important to complete all details.
Step 4: Review details. Here you can check the details you have entered and make corrections if necessary. Once you click Continue, you will be returned to the SWEP website.
Step 5: Confirmation email. You will receive notification of your purchase details by email.
Important: Please print a copy of your email notification from PayPal and enclose it with the sample(s) as proof of purchase.
NB. Prices above do not include Australian GST. For Australian residents, this will be added during the payment process.