About the Rainwater Tank Essentials Plus Water Test & KIT

The extended water test for households taking control of their water quality at home.

The Essentials+ Water indicators test is designed for households who take water safety seriously, especially families with children, babies, or vulnerable household members.

This test provides a thorough assessment of rainwater quality by combining core safety indicators and chemical contamination with additional measures that help assess overall water behaviour, cumulative exposure, and UV system compatibility.

What’s included

Microbial indicators

• E. coli
• Enterococci

Water chemistry & Characteristics

• pH
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
• Turbidity
• Hardness (as CaCO₃)
• Electrical Conductivity
• Colour 
• Alkalinity 

Nutrients

• Nitrate
• Nitrite

Major minerals

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Sodium
• Potassium

Metals

• Iron
• Manganese
• Copper
• Zinc
• Lead
• Aluminium
• Nickel
• Arsenic

UV Performance Indicators:

• UV Transmission

For many households, this test provides the highest level of practical reassurance without adding in specialist contamination tests such as pesticides, herbicides PFAS and others. 

Why parents choose Essentials+

Many families assume that once a UV system or filter is installed, the water must be safe.

In reality, UV and filtration performance depends on the quality of the water passing through it and only removes certain contaminants.

This test is designed to help answer:

• Whether your water characteristics support effective UV treatment
• Whether there are additional indicators worth knowing about for long-term household use (Lead, arsenic, nutrients and more)
• Whether anything subtle, cumulative, or seasonal may be flying under the radar

It’s for parents who want to feel confident, informed, and in control of the water consumed every day.

Who this test is best suited for:

• Families with children, babies, or vulnerable household members
• Households using UV disinfection or multi-stage filtration
• Parents who want to go beyond “it should be fine”
• Anyone who wants to rule out hidden or cumulative issues in one test
• First-time testers who want to do this properly from the start

How families typically use these results

Families commonly use this test to:

• Confirm their UV or filtration system is well-matched to their water
• Understand whether any indicators may need monitoring over time
• Decide whether small system adjustments or maintenance are worthwhile
• Gain confidence that their household water setup is appropriate for everyday use

If results fall within expected ranges, many households simply keep the report as a reference and reassurance tool. If anything unusual appears, the results help guide calm, informed next steps.

Turnaround & reporting

• Testing performed by NATA-accredited laboratories
• Clear, plain-English digital Results Summary
• Typical turnaround: 5–7 business days from sample receipt

Important to know

• Results reflect the condition of the water at the time of collection
• Rainwater quality can vary with weather, tank condition, and usage
• This test assesses a broad but defined set of indicators and does not include PFAS, pesticides, or specialist environmental compounds. Please contact us to discuss add-on's to address specific concerns. 

This assessment is designed to support informed household decision-making, not replace professional, medical, or engineering advice.

Need help or reassurance?

If you’re unsure whether this test suits your setup, or would prefer to talk it through, our team is here to help.

Contact: support@mywaterscore.com.au