What Drinking Water Tests Are Available?

If you’re not sure which test to choose, call 066-976 35 88 or email for advice.

Drinking Water Tests

Bacteria in Drinking Water Test

€100.00

Chemical drinking water test - domestic drinking water tap pouring water

Drinking Water Tests

Legionella Testing for Households

€85.00

Enterococci presence means Enterococci testing is needed

Microbiology & Food Tests

Comprehensive Drinking Water Test

Unsure about the test for you?

Standard drinking water test: This covers a lot of bases, especially for new homes or when it isn’t clear what’s wrong. It’s like your all-in-one diagnostic. Includes chemistry and bacteria tests.

Heavy metals water test: Issues with your plumbing, changes in industrial activity nearby, metallic taste, dark discolouration, changes in your hair colour with hair dyes.

Bord Bia water test: For Food producers and manufacturers, Food business operators, Farmers and Ag Consultants to know the water they use in their processes is safe.

Bacteria in drinking water: Changes in industrial activity near you, discolouration, a foul smell and/or taste, a household member with an upset stomach or diarrhoea.

Legionella test: Anywhere the public uses using water for hygiene purposes should be regularly tested for Legionella, a bacteria that builds in warm, stagnant water.

Chemical drinking water test: Corroded or limescale on plumbing or kettle, discoloured stains on ceramic wear like wash basins and toilet bowls, foul smell.

Enterococci test: Indicates a faecal contamination in the water supply and can lead to some serious health problems “UTIs, bloodstream infections”. Worth testing for at least once in your house.

THMs in water: Odourless, colourless, and tasteless. This is a byproduct of chlorination and at unsafe levels over long periods, has been linked with cancer. Also worth testing for at leas once in your house.

Organics in water: For anyone using water for commercial or industrial activities. It should be tested regularly for compliance. Especially where waste streams are being managed.

What Happens When You Order a Drinking Water Test?

Follow these 4 simple steps

Order Sample

Order your drinking water test kit. Pick the test you want and we’ll send you the sampling kit and instructions. Learn more about each test by clicking on the images at the top of the page.

Take Sample

Take a sample of your drinking water. It’s straightforward to do using our step-by-step instructions.

Return Sample

It is critical that samples are returned to the lab within 24 hours of sampling to avoid compromising results. Return your water sample via An Post, UPS or in person. Your drinking water sample is then tested in our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.

Check Your Email

You’ll receive an easy-to-follow report by email within 10 working days. If your water sample tests positive for E.coli and/or Coliforms we’ll notify you within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Test My Drinking Water?

Contaminants in your drinking water can harm you, your family and your customers. While drinking water can taste, look and smell normal, unfortunately that doesn’t mean that it’s safe to drink. Clear does not equal clean.

Health issues caused by tainted drinking water can include gastrointestinal problems or “stomach bugs”, and even neurological disorders and harm to reproductive health. Some people may be more at risk than others, for example, babies, young children, pregnant or older people, and those with weaker immune systems.

Aside from the health risks, contaminated or poor quality water can damage your water system and machin

How Often Should I Test My Drinking Water?

Well water should be monitored and tested for bacteria every year, according to the World Health Organisation and Environmental Protection Agency. They also recommend testing for chemical pollutants every 3 years.

Why Should I Choose Southern Scientific's Drinking Water Tests?

Southern Scientific can test for a range of possible contaminants including microbiological, chemical and heavy metals. You can choose to take the water sample yourself, or one of our technicians can visit and do it for you.

We have provided independent drinking water testing for over 25 years. We’ve helped local authorities, Uisce Éire (Irish Water), group water schemes, and Bord Bia members. Well owners, drillers, filtration companies, food and hospitality businesses and private homeowners have all tested their water using Southern Scientific’s drinking water tests.

We’ve tested water from all over the island of Ireland, providing people with the information they need to protect themselves and the environment.

Are There Any Other Options If I Don't Want To Order Online?

Yes! As well as ordering your test kit online, we offer:

(1) Sampling technician service: One of our expert sampling technicians can come to you and sample the water from the source. They then transport the sample back to our laboratory for testing.

(2) Collection from our facility: You can also choose to visit our facility in Farranfore, Co.Kerry and collect your sampling kit.

Drinking Water Testing