It is the ability of water to neutralize acid. Drinking water should have a pH of 7 meaning that it's neutral. The Alkalinity of the water can maintain a neutral Ph even in the event of pollution. Alkalinity is usually only a problem at very high levels and is only a problem in heated water, for example your hot water tank or your radiators. Highly alkaline water can cause corrosion of hot water pipes, tanks and fittings. The recommended level of Alkalinity in drinking water is 20-200 mg/L.
Your result: Your water’s Alkalinity level is below the Advisory recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
Conductivity is the ability of water to conduct electricity. Conductivity can increase when water is released over soils high in salts or minerals. It's measurement can indicate impact a water system may have on the environment. High conductivity can affect a persons blood and water balance and affect blood pressure. The drinking water limit for conductivity is 2,500 μS/cm.
Your result: Your water’s Conductivity level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems. The water is drinking quality.
Dissolved solids are the minerals, salts, metals, cations or anions dissolved in water. Total dissolved solids (TDS) are inorganic salts such as calcium and magnesium. A low TDS may result when treating water for hardness. This can cause the water to lose it's mineral content which is not ideal. Low TDS can make water taste bad and prevent a person from drinking it thereby preventing someone from getting a daily dose of natural essential minerals. A TDS of less than 500 mg/l is advisable.
Your result: Your water’s Total Dissolved Solids level is below the Advisory recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
E. coli is a bacteria that usually lives in a healthy persons intestines. Most forms of E. coli are harmless but other forms of E.coli can cause serious ill health. Exposure is a result of coming into contact with the faeces of humans or animals. This can happen when you drink water or eat food. Infection often causes severe diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. In elderly or very young people E. coli can cause kidney failure. The E. coli level requirement in drinking water is zero.
Your result: Your water’s E. coli level is approaching the EU recommended value and you may be experiencing some problems.
Hardness is the level of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts. Hardness in water is in fact beneficial to health, reducing mortality rates from heart diseases and also improving the taste of the water. However, at levels above 150 mg/L CaCO3 it can cause limescale buildup in kettles, on washing machine and dishwasher elements, and in hot water tanks and piping. Water hardness below 60 mg/l is soft, 60–120 mg/l is moderately hard, 120–180 mg/l is hard and more than 180 mg/l is very hard.
Your result: Your water’s Hardness level is below the Advisory recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
This test measures the amount of iron dissolved in your water. Moderately high levels of iron in water can cause problems with staining (clothes, food and sinks or baths) and taste (especially tea, coffee and some whiskies). Long Term exposure to high levels of Iron can have detrimental effects on people with Hemochromatosis.
Your result: Your water’s Iron level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems. The water is drinking quality.
Langelier Saturation Index
0.092 S index
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The Langelier Index measures the degree of saturation or corrosivity of a water sample. It is based on the investigation of the carbonate equilibrium in water, to assess the true pH or true hardness of water. Corrosive water can leach iron, lead, copper, etc., from pipes into drinking water and can eventually cause leaks in plumbing.
Your result: Your water’s Langelier Saturation Index level is within the recommended range so you should not be experiencing any problems.
Excessive levels of manganese in water cause the problems of a bitter metallic taste and a black to brown colour in the water, as well as severe black staining. Health risks are not generally a problem, as water containing manganese at toxic levels will be undrinkable due to the taste. Nevertheless drinking water with elevated manganese levels can, in the long term, cause a manganese build-up in your system and has been linked to Nervous System disease.
Your result: Your water’s Manganese level is above the EU recommended value, so you may be experiencing some or all of these problems. The water is not drinking quality and requires the installation of a filtration system by a qualified professional.
Nitrates represent a hazard to unborn babies and young infants at levels above the EU recommended level (50mg/l). Nitrates are a sub-group of nitrogen. A common source of nitrate is sewage and land spread fertilizer.
Your result: Your water’s Nitrates level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems. The water is drinking quality.
Odour
0.03 Odour units
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Strong Chlorine taste or smell - This occurs following treatment for disinfection. The addition of chlorine is used to kill off bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. Metallic taste - Some water systems have a high mineral content giving the consumer a salty or soda taste. In the case of Iron and Manganese, a strong metallic taste is typical. Rotten egg odour - This is usually a result of decaying organic deposits underground or Hydrogen Sulfide which can arise from high metal content.
Your result: Your water’s Odour level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems. The water is drinking quality.
This test measures the acidity of your water. Acidity has no direct health effects as such, but acid water generally contains high levels of metals leached from underground deposits. In addition, if your piping is copper your water will have elevated copper levels, leading to indirect health effects, as well as potential problems with corrosion of copper hot water tanks and piping. A very low pH can also have an aggravating effect on some peoples skin.
Your result: Your water’s pH level is outside the EU recommended range, so you may be experiencing some or all of these problems. The water is not drinking quality and requires the installation of a pH correction system by a qualified professional.
Sediment
0.1 Present/Absent
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Sediment can be found in a water heater or it can be sand or other debris from a well or the water mains. At high temperatures sediment can be formed in water due to the mineral content. Sediment found in drinking is both unappealing to look at and drink. The adverse health risks of sediment in drinking water is from pollutants and bacteria attached to sediment entering the water supply. Sedimental damaged to water supply equipment is also possible overtime.
Your result: Your water’s Sediment level is above the Advisory recommended value, so you may be experiencing some or all of these problems. The water is not drinking quality and requires immediate attention by a qualified professional.
Total Bacteria Count (TBC's)
0.181 CFU /ml
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Total Bacteria Count measures Heterotrophic bacteria (HTP). HTP bacteria are a part of the human system and are not dangerous in low numbers. However, at high levels HTP Bacteria can provide the nutrient for Coliforms, E. coli, and other pathogens to survive and multiply. The Drinking Water Regulations SI122 2014 advice is 'no abnormal change'. The unit of Measurement for Total Bacteria Count is Colony Forming Units (CFU/ml). Bacteria Removal can be achieved by chlorination or UV Treatment or both.
Your result: Your water’s Total Bacteria Count level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
Total Coliforms include bacteria that are found in the soil, in water that has been influenced by surface water, and in human or animal waste in the form of E. coli. The most common symptoms of Total Coliform pollution include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Infants, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems may suffer more severe effects. If bacteria are present in your water, there is a risk that it could make you ill.
Your result: Your Results: Your water’s Total Coliform level is approaching the EU recommended value and you may be experiencing some problems.
This test measures the clarity of your water. Turbidity is a very good indicator of water quality, as it is caused by a variety of factors such as clay particles, silt, sand, sewage solids, bacteria, and organic or biological sludge. The exact health effects of high turbidity depend on the particular material(s) causing it.
Your result: Your water’s Turbidity level is below the advisory value so you should not be experiencing any problems. The water is drinking quality.
