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.
Ammonia is toxic to some fish and other aquatic organisms at concentrations below 1 mg/l (ppm) in water. Long-term ingestion of water containing more than 1 mg/l (ppm) ammonia may be damaging to internal organ systems. Solutions having concentrations greater than 1000 mg/l (ppm) can cause severe burns and scarring of sensitive skin and mucous membranes.
Your result: Your water’s Ammonia (As NH4) level is 0.741 times the Advisory recommended value, so you may be experiencing some or all of these 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 environemnt. High conductivity can affect a persons blood and water ballance and affect blood pressure. The drinking water limit for conductivty 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.
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 Dissolved Solids level is below the Advisory recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
E Coli
0.185 cfu/100ml
Satisfactory
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 seriuios ill health. Exposure is a result of coming into contact with the feces of humans or animals. This can happen when you drink water or eat food. Infection often causes severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In elderly or very young people E. coli can cause kidney failure.
Your result: Your water’s E Coliform level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
Enterococci bacteria are of faecal origin (human and animal). Their presence in a water supply is an indication of the risk that disease causing bacteria may be present. There are many sub types of Enterococci only some of which are harmful. Infections commonly caused by enterococci include urinary tract infection (UTIs), endocarditis, bacteremia, catheter-related infections, wound infections, and intra-abdominal and pelvic infections. The drinking water limit for Enterococci is zero.
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.
Langelier Saturation Index
N/A
Your result: N/A
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 above the Advisory recommended value, so you may be experiencing some or all of these problems.
Total Bacteria Count (TBC's)
0.042 MPN/ml
Satisfactory
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 Most Probable Number (MPN/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 Advisory recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
Total Coliform
0.175 CFU/100 ml
Satisfactory
E.coli in drinking water indicates the water has been contaminated with faecal material that may contain disease causing microorganisms, such as certain bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The most common symptoms of waterborne illness include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Infants, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems may suffer more severe effects.
Your result: Your Results: Your water’s Total Coli level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.
