The appearance of bating water should promote confidence that the water is clean and free of pollutants.

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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 feces of humans or animals. 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. coli level is below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.

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Strong Chlorine taste or smell - Generally this occurs when the water is treated at the water treatment plant to disinfect it. The addition of chlorine is used to kill off bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. Metallic taste - Some water systems have a high mineral concentration giving the consumer a salty or soda taste. In the case of Iron and Manganese, a strong metallic taste is readily detected. Rotten egg odor - This is usually a result of decaying organic deposits underground.

Your result: Your water’s Odour level is below the Advisory recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.

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.

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa is a Gram-negative pathogen that can cause infection in the urinary tract, skin (burn or surgical wounds), and the respiratory tract. Pseudomonal infections affect the Ears, Skin, Eyes, lungs: Pneumonia and Soft tissue. Pseudomonal infections in people with cystic fibrosis can be fatal. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa can be found in the environment, in soil, water, and plants.

Your result: Your water’s Pseudomonas Aeruginosa level is below the EU recommended value, so you should not be experiencing some or all of these problems. The water is drinking quality.

Total Coliforms include bacteria that are found in soil, surface water, and in human or animal waste. The most common symptoms of Total Coliform pollution include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 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 below the EU recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.

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This test measures the clearness 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 recommended value so you should not be experiencing any problems.