How To Test Water
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- Sample kit (see above) will be sent to you that will contain bottles, gloves, labels and instructions and cool pack for microbial samples. On arrival place cool pack in freezer
- Take samples in morning so they can be shipped on the same day.
- When taking samples wear gloves to prevent contamination of water.
- Open sterile packaging containing bottle. Take off cap and place it back in packaging so that it does not become contaminated.
- If taking a sample from a tap, shower or other running source make sure that the tap is run for a minute before the sample is taken. Do not let the bottle touch the tap when taking the sample. Fill the bottle to the top.
- Close the bottle immediately after the sample is taken and make sure it is firmly closed by inverting bottle
- Fill in the label and sample submission sheet
- Pack the bottles in the carrying case and add cool pack if microbial samples taken. Post as soon as possible.
- Sampling times are from 1 to 2 weeks depending on tests required. Results will be sent by email on completion of the tests. A copy of the results will also be available via a log in on the company website.