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Drinking Water Essential Test

Drinking Water Essential Test

Regular price $499.00 AUD
Regular price Sale price $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

NATA-Accredited Lab Testing For Australian Households

Every test includes a Certificate of Analysis from an Accredited Australian Laboratory, plus a results summary, clear next-steps and helpful non-biased filter recommendations.

Fast, Secure Shipping Both Ways

We use specialised courier services to ensure your samples follow accredited logistic process from your home to the lab, to arrive within safe holding times and temperatures.

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  • 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. Sample Bottles

    Your kit includes treated sample bottles for your water samples, cooler bag and ice bricks plus forms for including into your package for the lab to receive your samples accurately.

  • 4. Specialised Courier Service

    We use a specialised courier service to ensure your samples arrive at the lab within accredited safe holding times and temperatures, tracked end-to-end.

What Customers Are Saying

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Sarah Johnson

Sydney, NSW

The water testing service was thorough and professional. We now have peace of mind knowing our water is safe for our family.

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Michael Chen

Melbourne, VIC

Quick turnaround and detailed results. Highly recommend for anyone concerned about their water quality.

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Emma Williams

Brisbane, QLD

Excellent service! The team was knowledgeable and helped us understand our water test results completely.

A good time to test?

🚱 Concerned about contamination

🏚️ Have never tested your water

🏆Curious about your water quality

💧Want to test your water before purchasing a whole house filter

🏠 Recently moved location or to a new house?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which test is right for me?

We have several basic or more comprehensive 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.