Water Testing in Co. Kildare
Accredited laboratory water testing for homes, farms and businesses in Co. Kildare. There is no need to travel — the kit comes to you by post, and the sample goes back to the laboratory the same way. Reports are released online, usually within days of the sample reaching the lab.
How it works
- Choose a kit online — or build a custom kit with exactly the parameters you want tested.
- The kit arrives by post to your address in Co. Kildare with sample bottles and simple instructions.
- Send the sample back as instructed. The laboratory tests it and your report appears in your account, with an email when it is ready.
What should you test?
- Private wells — bacteria (E. coli and coliforms), nitrates, iron, manganese, hardness and pH. Testing at least once a year is the standard advice for a private well, because nobody tests it unless the owner does.
- Tap and mains water — lead, hardness and anything affecting taste or odour.
- Farms and food businesses — compliance testing, including the water checks Bord Bia audits look for.
Grants for private wells
If your well water fails a test, grant support is available through your local authority:
- Fixing or upgrading a private water supply — 85% of approved costs, up to €3,000
- Drilling a new well where that is the better option — 85% of approved costs, up to €5,000
- Water quality treatment (filtration and disinfection) — 100% of approved costs, up to €1,000
A laboratory water quality report supports the application. Figures per Citizens Information (checked September 2026) — confirm the current rules with your county council before applying.
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