Mains Water Essentials Test & Kit

Mains water is treated and regulated, but its final condition when it reaches your tap can vary depending on local infrastructure, plumbing materials, disinfectant dosing, and distribution system age.

Many households come to us with a simple starting question:

“What is actually coming out of my tap, and what can I do about it?”

This Essential analysis provides a structured chemical and metals profile aligned to commonly referenced indicators within the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), designed to establish a reliable baseline understanding of your household water.

Important scope note:

This test focuses on core chemistry, metals, and treatment indicators.

It does not assess:

• Microbial contamination
• PFAS or emerging contaminants
• Agricultural chemicals
• Pesticides or herbicides

If your situation involves private supply, environmental exposure concerns, or specific risk factors, expanded testing options are available. Please contact us support@mywaterscore.com.au

The test suite includes:

1. Core Water Chemistry

Overall behaviour, balance, and treatment condition of supplied water

• pH
• Alkalinity
• Hardness
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Sodium
• Potassium

These indicators help interpret scaling potential, corrosion risk, and compatibility with household plumbing and appliances.

2. Household Metals Profile

Screens for 17 trace heavy metals that can sit unnoticed in households for years, including plumbing, health and treatment/environmental indicators:

• Lead
• Copper
• Nickel
• Zinc
• Iron
• Manganese
• Chromium
• Arsenic
• Cadmium
• Mercury
• Selenium
• Uranium
• Barium
• Antimony
• Aluminium
• Boron
• Molybdenum

3. Disinfection & Fluoride Indicators

Relevant to municipal treatment processes and user comfort preferences

• Total Chlorine
• Fluoride

These values help describe treatment residuals at the point of use and are frequently referenced when households evaluate filtration options.

What you get:

• Official digital Certificate of Analysis from a NATA-Accredited Laboratory
• Plain-English digital Results Summary interpreting findings against guideline values
• Guidance on filtration, treatment, or monitoring options aligned to your results
• Data suitable for establishing future comparison baselines

Who this test is best suited for:

• Households connected to town or city mains supply
• New homeowners wanting a first-time water profile
• Families considering filtration or softening systems
• Individuals sensitive to taste, chlorine, or mineral balance
• Property owners assessing plumbing or scaling conditions

Standards-Based Reporting

Indicators are evaluated using nationally recognised guideline references to support informed household decision-making.

What this test helps you understand:

• General chemical behaviour of your household water
• Mineral balance influencing scaling or corrosion
• Presence of trace metals associated with plumbing interaction
• Disinfection residual levels at point of use
• Whether filtration or treatment changes may be worth considering

For many households this test provides sufficient clarity to guide filtration selection or establish a monitoring baseline.

Certified Lab Results & Turnaround:

• Testing performed by NATA-Accredited laboratories typical turnaround time is 5–7 business days
• Expedited processing available where required.

Please note:

• Results reflect water condition at time of sampling
• Municipal systems adjust treatment periodically
• Household plumbing can influence outcomes
• Proper sample handling is required for validity
• Results inform understanding and decision-making only

Regulatory & Use Disclaimer:

This assessment evaluates selected indicators only. It does not determine suitability for all individuals or uses, nor does it assess all potential contaminants. Results should be interpreted within context and alongside professional advice where appropriate.