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.

Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals and also one of the most frequently found compounds in the earth's crust. Exposure to Aluminium in high concentrations and prolonged periods can cause irritation and potentially permanent damage to the central nervous system resulting in Dementia, Loss of memory Listlessness, Severe trembling. The maximum allowable limit for Aluminium in drinking water is 200 μg/l.

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

Calcium is a naturally occurring essential nutrient in water and milk. Our bones and teeth contain over 99% of the calcium in the human body. Calcium is also found in the blood, muscles, and other tissue. Limestone regions have high calcium levels in the water. The affect of high calcium in drinking water may lead to very hard water but this will not cause ill health. The advers effects of high calcium water are limited to lime scaling of kettles etc.

Your result: Your water’s Calcium level is below our advisory limit so you should not be experiencing any problems.

Chloride helps keep the body maintain good blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of your body fluids. High levels of Chloride in water can cause a notable taste change. The maximum allowable limit for Chloride in drinking water is 250 mg/l.

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

Water should be clear so an abnormal change will indicate a problem. Colour change examples include red/brown for iron and manganese, green/blue for copper and white for turbidity. All these indicators usually lead to staining and poor tasting or smelling water. Iron, manganese and copper are all referenced on drinking water regulations and have allowable limits. Comparing of any future or previous Colour results is advised.

Your result: Your water’s Colour level is zero 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.

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.

Your result: Your water’s Enterrococci 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 approaching the EU recommended value and you may be experiencing some problems. The water is drinking quality.

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.

Magnesium is an essential nutrient found commonly in natural water. Magnesium and calcium often perform the same functions within the human body. There are no known cases of magnesium poisoning. At large oral doses magnesium may cause vomiting and diarrhea. High doses of magnesium in medicine and food supplements may cause muscle slackening, nerve problems, depressions and personality changes. High levels of magnesium can lead to limescale formation.

Your result: Your water’s Magnesium level is below the Advisory recommended value 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.

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.

Adverse health effects due to potassium consumption from drinking-water are unlikely to occur in healthy individuals. Potassium intoxication by ingestion is rare, because potassium is rapidly excreted in the absence of pre-existing kidney damage and because large single doses usually induce vomiting. Potassium levels in water are usually at concentrations well below those of health concern.

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

Sodium is a dietary mineral, partially responsible for nerve functions. High Sodium in well water can be caused by road salt spreading, Chemical water treatment or ion-exchange water-softening units. People with heart and kidney disease are recommended a sodium poor diet. High Sodium levels (above 60 mg/l) can affect the taste of the water and levels above 180 mg/l may cause nausea, vomiting and muscular twitching. The Drinking Water Limit for Sodium is 200 mg/l. Sodium Removal can be achieved by Reverse osmosis, Ion exchange or Distillation.

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

People not used to drinking water with high levels of sulfate can experience dehydration and diarrhea. Kids are often more sensitive to sulfate than adults. As a safety measure, water with a sulfate level exceeding 400 mg/l should not be used in the preparation of baby food. Older children and adults become used to high sulfate levels after a few days

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

If a taste or odour occurs at every water faucet on the property, the cause is probably the main water supply. If it occurs only in certain faucets, the problem is the fixtures or pipes supplying those specific faucets. If the problem goes away after running the water for a few minutes, the problem is somewhere in your household plumbing system.

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

The temperature of a body of water influences its overall quality. Water temperatures outside the “normal” range for a stream or river can cause harm to the aquatic organisms that live there. If the water temperature changes by even a few degrees, it could indicate a source of unnatural warming of the water or thermal pollution. Thermal pollution caused by human activities is one factor that can affect water temperature. Many industries use river water in their processes.

Your result: w

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.