Choose your water test.
10 test packages built around South African standards – SANS 241, SANS 1657 and the SA Water Quality Guidelines. Transparent prices, free courier collection of your sample and secure online checkout.
Which test do I need?
| I want to… | Recommended test | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Know if my borehole, tank or tap water is safe to drink | Drinking Water (SANS 241:2015) | R2 700 | Order now → |
| Quickly check for sewage or bacterial contamination | Bacteria Test (E. coli & Total Coliform) | R900 | Order now → |
| Stop scale in kettles, geysers and pipes | Total Hardness | R750 | Order now → |
| Irrigate crops without harming soil | Agricultural & Irrigation (incl. SAR) | R2 710 | Order now → |
| Give my animals safe drinking water | Livestock Watering | R3 250 | Order now → |
| Keep a pool, dam or resort safe for swimmers | Pools & Recreation | R1 150 | Order now → |
| Prove my plant meets discharge limits | Industrial Purposes | R2 775 | Order now → |
| Monitor a river, wetland or game-farm dam | Aquatic Ecosystems | R2 250 | Order now → |
| Bottle and sell water legally | Bottled Water – SANS 241 or SANS 1657 | from R3 000 | Order now → |
Drinking water you can trust
The SANS 241:2015 standard, compiled by the SABS, specifies the limits and associated risks of water intended for drinking – across microbiological, physical, aesthetic and chemical determinants.
Most popularDrinking Water (Human Consumption)
Borehole, tank or municipal water you drink every day. Microbiological, physical, aesthetic and chemical analysis against SANS 241 – water that complies is considered safe for lifetime consumption.
Quick testBacteria Test
The fastest way to answer “is it contaminated?” E. coli is the definitive indicator of sewage pollution; Total Coliform shows general hygienic quality.
Quick testTotal Hardness
Scale in your kettle or geyser? Find out exactly how hard your water is – from soft (0–60 mg/L) to very hard (>180 mg/L).
Farm, irrigation & livestock
Water quality is vital for safe irrigation, healthy soil and productive animals. Our packages follow the South African Water Quality Guidelines for Agricultural Water Use.
For farmersAgricultural & Irrigation
Protect crops and soil. Assesses suitability for irrigation, salinity and the Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) that affects soil permeability and structure.
Livestock Watering
Healthy animals start with clean water. Identifies harmful contaminants and checks suitability against national guidelines for livestock watering.
Industrial, recreational & environmental
Comply with municipal by-laws and DWS discharge limits, keep recreational water safe and protect the ecosystems that depend on it.
ComplianceIndustrial Purposes
Stay compliant and avoid fines. Confirms discharge water meets municipal by-laws and Department of Water and Sanitation limits – and helps prevent scaling and corrosion.
Pools & Recreation
Swimming, dams and boating. Checks microbiological, physical and chemical safety of recreational water for guests, families and members.
Aquatic Ecosystems
Rivers, wetlands, game farms and dams. Evaluates the physical, chemical and biological factors that support biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
Bottled water compliance
To provide safe packaged water, a comprehensive risk assessment in the form of a water quality analysis regime should be strictly adhered to (Government Gazette 455 of 26 May 2010: Regulations relating to all packaged water).
ProducersBottled Water – Municipal Source
Prepared packaged water from a municipal supply. Analysis against the general requirements for packaged waters in the 2010 regulations.
Bottled Water – Natural Source
Natural spring or borehole-sourced packaged water. Compliance analysis to SANS 1657 so you can bottle and sell with confidence.
How hard is your water?
Total hardness is the sum of calcium and magnesium hardness. Very high concentrations cause problems with plumbing and scale inside kettles and geysers.
The Bacteria test checks for E. coli – the definitive indicator of sewage pollution – and Total Coliform, which can indicate the possible presence of pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella and Vibrio cholerae.
Quick testTotal Hardness
Scale in your kettle or geyser? Find out exactly how hard your water is – from soft (0–60 mg/L) to very hard (>180 mg/L).
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We tailor water testing for municipalities, developers, farms, mines and producers – including expert-led sample collection.