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Drinking Water Essential Test Kit

Drinking Water Essential Test Kit

$499.00 AUD
$499.00 AUD
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Essential Drinking Water Test Kit 30+ Key Water Quality Indicators for Tank & Tap Water

Just because your water comes from a treatment plant doesn’t mean it’s free from risk. Local water sources can pick up contaminants like lead, copper, chlorine, and bacteria as it moves through ageing pipes and old plumbing. All water sources, treatment plants and are different too, taking control of your water quality is in your hands. 

Our Essential Drinking Water Test Kit gives you a reliable, lab-certified snapshot of your water’s health—fast.

The Drinking Water Essential Test will screen for the 30+ most common contaminants found in drinking water including:

  • E. coli 
  • pH, fluoride, total dissolved solids (TDS)
  • Electrical conductivity (indicator of water salinity)
  • Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Boron, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel, Zinc
  • Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium Bicarbonate (HCO₃), Carbonate (CO₃), Chloride (Cl), Sulphate (SO₄), Hydroxide (OH), Hardness (calculated), Total Alkalinity

Want to test for PFAS too? Add the PFAS Essentials to your cart here

Who Is This Test For?

This kit is ideal if:

  • Are looking to test your Tank water on a rural property
  • You live or work in a home, rental, or facility on mains water
  • You’re concerned about old pipes, plumbing corrosion, or water discolouration
  • You want to understand your water quality before installing a filter system
  • You need lab results for peace of mind

What’s Included

  • Sterile water sample bottle
  • Water sample collection user guide
  • Free Prepaid express shipping satchel (Australia Post)
  • Chain of custody and certified lab documentation

How It Works (5 Simple Steps)

  1. Collect your water samples following the instructions provided
  2. Complete the forms, place required contents into packaging provided
  3.  Label the packaging as instructed and drop off at an Australia Post Office
  4.  Receive your Certificate of analysis, summary report and drinking water guidelines 1-2 days after the lab completes all required testing.
  5. Get your results and non-biased next steps by email
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This is the right test if you:

◆ Concerned about contamination

◆ Served by a utility with known issues or substandard quality

◆ Ready to take control of your water quality

◆ Purchased the Advanced or Essential Drinking Water Test and would like to get a deeper analysis.

Certified Analysis Meets Easy To Use Test Results

Official Certificate Of Analysis + PDF Results Comparison Against NHMRC Guidelines.

Water reports may vary from test to test and this is an example not the final report.

Fast, Free Shipping Both Ways

Sampling kits arrive to your door with everything you need to collect your sample, and with pre-printed shipping label stickers and packaging ready to send to the lab.

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Everything you need in every kit

  • 1. Sampling Instructions

    Every test comes with step by step instructions on how to prepare your water sources, collect your water sample, and prepare your for return shipment to our labs.

  • 2. Collection Bottles

    Your kit includes all the bottles, tubes or vials necessary to collect your water sample. Each collection bottle is labelled and may include pre filled testing materials (this may look like water but it's essential chemicals for our testing purposes).

  • 3. Chain of custody form

    To ensures our lab certification standards are met, we require you to complete a basic information card about the samples collected, including the date and time of collection and the details of the person who collected the sample.

  • 4. Pre-Paid Shipping Label

    Shipping with My Water Score is free. This package includes a express prepaid return shipping label to the selected local lab. Just stick the provided label on the outside of the box and drop it in the mail.

  • 5. Styrafoam Esky And Ice Bricks

    In the instance your test requires chilling, we'll provide the necessary equipment for you to safely ship your sample to us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which test is right for me?

We have several essential or advanced tests to choose from. If in doubt, send us an email or give us a call and one of our friendly staff will gladly help you find the right solution to your water testing needs.

What's the turnaround time for water tests?

Once the sample is received by the lab, it takes 5 days for the lab to complete your test. The next business day we'll send you an email with your results, or the next business day if there are further analysis requirements. If you need your test before a certain time frame, get in touch and we can help you get what you need, when you need it.

What does my report include?

We provide you with a clean and simple comparison of your water results against local and federal safety benchmarks, such as the NHMRC 2025 Drinking Water Guidelines, as well as provide the Certificate of Analysis straight from the selected Lab. This will give you a thorough breakdown of any contaminants detected and how they may be affecting your health, and provide non-biased treatment recommendations.

Are My Water Score Labs Certified?

All of our lab partners are certified with accreditations ranging from NATA, ISO, NELAC/ELAP to NHMRC, USEPA, and beyond. If you need a specific certification, just let us know.