Water Test Kit for NZ Homes – Lab Analysis Included

Ensure your water is safe and healthy with this Water Test Kit, designed for New Zealand households, lifestyle blocks, and businesses. This convenient service sends a sampling bottle directly to you — simply fill it with your water supply, return it, and it will be sent to a laboratory in Auckland, where it is analysed in partnership with Davey Water Products.

The test screens for a wide range of water quality parameters, helping you understand the safety, taste, and suitability of your water. With professional analysis and a clear results report, you’ll gain peace of mind and the knowledge you need to make informed water treatment decisions.

What’s Tested?

The comprehensive analysis includes:

• pH – Acidity/alkalinity balance of your water
• Alkalinity – Buffering capacity against pH changes
• Hardness – Levels of calcium and magnesium
• Iron & Manganese – Common minerals that affect taste, colour, and staining
• Silica – Potential cause of scaling and deposits
• Nitrate – Indicator of agricultural runoff or contamination
• Aluminium & Copper – Metals that may enter from plumbing or natural sources
• TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) – Overall mineral content
• Chloride & Sodium – Key salts affecting taste and corrosion
• Conductivity – Electrical conductivity linked to dissolved salts
• Turbidity – Clarity of the water
• Colour – Natural or contamination-based discolouration
• UVT (Ultraviolet Transmittance) – Measures how well water transmits UV light for disinfection systems

Features

• Easy DIY Kit – Sample bottle delivered straight to your door
• Professional Analysis – Testing carried out in partnership with Davey Water Products
• Comprehensive Report – Covers chemical, mineral, and aesthetic parameters
• Suitable for NZ Water Sources – Mains, bore, rainwater, or rural supplies
• 10 Business Day Turnaround – Results typically available within 2 weeks of sample receipt
• Peace of Mind – Understand your water quality before choosing filtration or treatment solutions

Why Choose This Test?

Many New Zealand households rely on rainwater, bore water, or rural supplies, where water quality can vary greatly. Partnering with Davey Water Products, this test provides a detailed breakdown of your water composition so you can choose the right filtration or treatment system with confidence.

FAQs

Q: How does the process work?
A: We send you a water sample bottle. You fill it, send it back, and the sample is analysed in Auckland in partnership with Davey Water Products.

Q: How long does it take to get results?
A: Results are typically available within 10 business days from when the lab receives your sample.

Q: Is this suitable for rainwater and bore water?
A: Yes – the test works for mains, rainwater, bore water, and other private supplies.

Q: Do I need special storage for the sample?
A: No – just collect your water sample and return it promptly to ensure accurate results.

Q: Will I understand the results?
A: Yes – the report is clear and easy to read, and we can recommend treatment solutions if required.