{"title":"Water Testing","description":"\u003cp\u003eLab water tests for Irish homes, farms and businesses, analysed by Fitz Scientific in Drogheda, an INAB-accredited laboratory (ISO 17025). Self-sample kits are posted to your door and your Certificate of Analysis comes by email. For a private well grant, order the Well Grant Water Test and a lab technician takes the sample at your house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which test you need? Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/water-testing#finder\"\u003etest finder\u003c\/a\u003e picks the right one in a few taps.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"check-drinking-water-test-kit","title":"Check Drinking Water Suite Test Kit (14 Tests)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eA good first test for any drinking water supply. It covers the bacteria that make people sick and the everyday problems that stain, scale and spoil water: iron, manganese, hardness, pH and more. A sensible yearly check on a private well, and a clear answer if you're unsure about your mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacteria:\u003c\/b\u003e E. coli, total coliforms, enterococci, total bacteria count at 22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetals:\u003c\/b\u003e aluminium, iron, manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e ammonia, nitrite, hardness (limescale), pH, conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e colour, turbidity (cloudiness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sample bottles, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit posted to you within 2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. It must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf bacteria are found you're told by email within 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour full Certificate of Analysis is emailed within 10 working days, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eThis self-sample kit can't be used for a private well grant application. The council needs a lab technician to take that sample: order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/well-grant-water-test\"\u003eWell Grant Water Test\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant lead, copper and nitrate too? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/check-plus-drinking-water-test-kit\"\u003eCheck Plus kit\u003c\/a\u003e adds them for €30 more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656393949532,"sku":"FITZ-CHECK-14","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/check-drinking-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"check-plus-drinking-water-test-kit","title":"Check Plus Drinking Water Test Kit (18 Tests)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eEverything in the Check suite, plus lead, copper, nitrate and boron. This is our pick for a private well, where nitrate from slurry, fertiliser and septic tanks is a real concern, and for older houses that may still have lead pipes. It covers every test we need to specify well water treatment: iron, manganese, hardness, pH, nitrate and bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacteria:\u003c\/b\u003e E. coli, total coliforms, enterococci, total bacteria count at 22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetals:\u003c\/b\u003e aluminium, iron, manganese, lead, copper, boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, hardness (limescale), pH, conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e colour, turbidity (cloudiness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample bottles, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit posted to you within 2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. It must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf bacteria are found you're told by email within 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour full Certificate of Analysis is emailed within 10 working days, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eThis self-sample kit can't be used for a private well grant application. The council needs a lab technician to take that sample: order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/well-grant-water-test\"\u003eWell Grant Water Test\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant arsenic and fluoride as well? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/check-deluxe-drinking-water-test-kit\"\u003eCheck Deluxe kit\u003c\/a\u003e adds six more tests for €50 more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656394211676,"sku":"FITZ-CHECK-PLUS-18","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/check-plus-drinking-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"check-deluxe-drinking-water-test-kit","title":"Check Deluxe Drinking Water Test Kit (24 Tests)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eEverything in Check Plus, plus arsenic, fluoride, nickel, selenium, sodium and chromium. The most complete self-sample kit for a house. Choose it for a well in an area where arsenic turns up, or when you want the fullest picture before deciding on treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacteria:\u003c\/b\u003e E. coli, total coliforms, enterococci, total bacteria count at 22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetals:\u003c\/b\u003e aluminium, iron, manganese, lead, copper, boron, arsenic, nickel, selenium, chromium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, fluoride, sodium, hardness (limescale), pH, conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e colour, turbidity (cloudiness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample bottles, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit posted to you within 2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. It must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf bacteria are found you're told by email within 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour full Certificate of Analysis is emailed within 10 working days, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eThis self-sample kit can't be used for a private well grant application. The council needs a lab technician to take that sample: order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/well-grant-water-test\"\u003eWell Grant Water Test\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656394244444,"sku":"FITZ-CHECK-DELUXE-24","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/check-deluxe-drinking-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"audit-drinking-water-test-suite","title":"Audit Drinking Water Suite (Full Regulations Test)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eThe full audit monitoring list from the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2023, over 80 parameters in one go. For businesses, food producers, schools, group schemes and anyone who has to show a supply meets every limit, not just the everyday ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacteria:\u003c\/b\u003e E. coli, total coliforms, enterococci, Clostridium perfringens, total bacteria count at 22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetals:\u003c\/b\u003e aluminium, antimony, arsenic, boron, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, sodium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e ammonium, nitrate, nitrite, chloride, sulphate, fluoride, bromate, cyanide, TOC, pH, conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolvents and by-products:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,2-dichloroethane, benzene, tetrachloroethene and trichloroethene, vinyl chloride, acrylamide, epichlorohydrin, trihalomethanes (chloroform, bromoform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePAHs:\u003c\/b\u003e benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePesticides:\u003c\/b\u003e over 30, including glyphosate, MCPA, 2,4-D, mecoprop, clopyralid, atrazine, simazine, triclopyr and total pesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e colour, turbidity, taste, odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve sample bottles, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the samples and return them to the lab the same day. They must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf bacteria are found you're told by email within 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour full Certificate of Analysis is emailed within 10 working days, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eCyanide and epichlorohydrin are sent by Fitz Scientific to a partner laboratory. This self-sample kit can't be used for a private well grant application: order the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/well-grant-water-test\"\u003eWell Grant Water Test\u003c\/a\u003e for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656394277212,"sku":"FITZ-AUDIT","price":1168.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/audit-drinking-water-test-suite.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"well-grant-water-test","title":"Well Grant Water Test (Technician Sampling)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eSince July 2020, county councils need a water sample taken by a trained technician from an accredited laboratory before they'll consider a private well grant application. You can't take this one yourself. Pick your county and a Fitz Scientific technician comes to the house, takes the sample from your kitchen tap and brings it straight back to their lab in Drogheda the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your county and order. Use the well's address as the delivery address, and add a mobile number so the lab can ring you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitz Scientific phones you to arrange a day. Allow up to 2 weeks for a slot in your area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe technician samples your kitchen tap. Grant samples are only taken there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf bacteria are found you're told by email within 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed within 10 working days, ready for your grant application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tests your council asks for. In Meath, for example: arsenic, ammonia, colour, conductivity, iron, nitrate, pH, hardness, turbidity, total coliforms, E. coli, fluoride, manganese, taste and odour. Councils change their lists from time to time, so check the current requirements with yours before you apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCounties covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCavan, Fingal, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, South Dublin, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow. Not on the list? Ring us on \u003ca href=\"tel:015546266\"\u003e01 554 6266\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eThe grant application also needs a quote for the treatment. Send us the certificate and we'll give you the itemised quote the council asks for. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/well-water-treatment\"\u003ewell water treatment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Cavan","offer_id":59656394637660,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-CAVAN","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fingal","offer_id":59656394703196,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-FINGAL","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kildare","offer_id":59656394768732,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-KILDARE","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilkenny","offer_id":59656394801500,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-KILKENNY","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leitrim","offer_id":59656394965340,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-LEITRIM","price":460.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Longford","offer_id":59656394572124,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-LONGFORD","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Louth","offer_id":59656394539356,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-LOUTH","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Meath","offer_id":59656394867036,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-MEATH","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monaghan","offer_id":59656394670428,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-MONAGHAN","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Offaly","offer_id":59656394932572,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-OFFALY","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"South Dublin","offer_id":59656394735964,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-SOUTH-DUBLIN","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tipperary","offer_id":59656394604892,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-TIPPERARY","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Westmeath","offer_id":59656394899804,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-WESTMEATH","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wexford","offer_id":59656394506588,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-WEXFORD","price":305.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wicklow","offer_id":59656394834268,"sku":"FITZ-GRANT-WICKLOW","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/well-grant-water-test.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"bacteria-water-test-kit","title":"Bacteria in Water Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eA bacteria-only lab test. Use it on a well after heavy rain or flooding, after work on the well or pump, when someone in the house has had a stomach upset, or to confirm a UV system is doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE. coli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal coliforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterococci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal bacteria count at 22°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sterile sample container, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. It must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf E. coli or coliforms are found, Fitz Scientific contacts you before testing is finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed to you, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eBacteria on the report? Boil water for drinking until it's sorted. A UV system kills bacteria with no chemicals: see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/well-water-treatment\"\u003ewell water treatment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656396767580,"sku":"FITZ-BACT","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/bacteria-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"e-coli-enterococci-water-test-kit","title":"E. coli and Enterococci Water Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eThe two bacteria that show water has been contaminated by sewage, slurry or animal waste. The lowest-cost way to check a well for faecal contamination, or to recheck one after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE. coli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterococci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant coliforms and a total bacteria count as well? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bacteria-water-test-kit\"\u003efull bacteria kit\u003c\/a\u003e adds them for €25 more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sterile sample container, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. It must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf E. coli is found, Fitz Scientific contacts you before testing is finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed to you, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656396833116,"sku":"FITZ-BACT-EE","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/e-coli-enterococci-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"bord-bia-water-test-kit","title":"Bord Bia Water Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eDesigned to meet the Bord Bia water test standard, for farms in a Bord Bia quality assurance scheme. One kit covers the five parameters on the standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE. coli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterococci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sample bottles, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. It must reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour results and Certificate of Analysis are emailed within 10 working days, with a guide to reading them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eThis analysis is accredited and carried out through Fitz Scientific's accredited partner laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656396865884,"sku":"FITZ-BORDBIA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/bord-bia-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"pesticides-glyphosate-water-test","title":"Pesticides Water Test incl. Glyphosate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003ePesticides aren't part of a routine well test, so they're only checked if you ask. This test looks for five weedkillers, including glyphosate, the active ingredient in most weedkillers. Worth adding if your well is near sprayed grassland or tillage, forestry or a golf course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlyphosate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2,4-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMecoprop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClopyralid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100 ml glass sample bottle and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda. Aim for it to reach the lab within 24 hours, so sample Monday to Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed to you, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eNeed the full pesticide list from the drinking water regulations? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/audit-drinking-water-test-suite\"\u003eAudit suite\u003c\/a\u003e covers over 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656396931420,"sku":"FITZ-PEST","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/pesticides-glyphosate-water-test.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"pfas-water-test","title":"PFAS Water Test (Forever Chemicals)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003ePFAS are man-made chemicals used in non-stick coatings, waterproofing and firefighting foam. They barely break down, which is why they're called forever chemicals. The European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2023 brought in a limit for PFAS in drinking water from January 2026, and this test measures 25 of them individually plus the regulated total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 individual PFAS compounds, including PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFBA and HFPO-DA (GenX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFAS total: the sum of the 20 PFAS named in the regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured by LC-MS\/MS, which picks up some compounds at around one part per trillion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 30 ml plastic sample bottle and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and post it back or drop it to the lab in Drogheda the same day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed to you, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eFitz Scientific's PFAS method isn't INAB accredited yet. The lab is working towards accreditation for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656398569820,"sku":"FITZ-PFAS","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/pfas-water-test.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"thm-water-test","title":"THM Water Test (Chlorination By-products)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eTrihalomethanes (THMs) form when the chlorine used to disinfect mains and group scheme water reacts with natural organic matter, the peaty, brown colour some supplies carry. There's a legal limit for them in drinking water. Worth testing if your supply has had THM notices, or if your water tastes strongly of chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrihalomethanes (THMs)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 40 ml glass sample vial and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and post it back or drop it to the lab in Drogheda the same day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed to you, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eA carbon filter at the kitchen tap takes THMs and chlorine taste out of the water you drink. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ecosoft-standard-pro\"\u003edrinking water systems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656398602588,"sku":"FITZ-THM","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/thm-water-test.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"legionella-water-test-kit","title":"Legionella Water Test Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eLegionella bacteria cause Legionnaires' disease, caught by breathing in fine water droplets from showers, taps and spray. They grow where water is stored or recirculated and sits between 20 and 45°C, with rust, sludge or scale to feed on. For landlords, holiday lets, sports clubs, gyms and workplaces with stored hot and cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eLegionella bacteria, one sample per kit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting several outlets? Choose the number of samples you need with the quantity box before adding to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sterile sample container, gloves and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample and send it back the same day by Express Post, or drop it to the lab in Drogheda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt must reach the lab within 24 hours, and arrive between Monday and Wednesday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed to you, with a guide to reading it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003ePeople over 45, smokers, heavy drinkers and anyone with lung or kidney disease or a weakened immune system are most at risk from Legionnaires' disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656398635356,"sku":"FITZ-LEG","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/legionella-water-test-kit.jpg?v=1793051086"},{"product_id":"langelier-index-water-test","title":"Langelier Index Water Test (Pipe Corrosion)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-lead\"\u003eTells you whether your water tends to eat into copper pipe and brass fittings, or to lay down scale. Worth doing if you're getting pinhole leaks or blue-green stains on sinks and baths, or before choosing between pH correction and a softener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eft-params\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal dissolved solids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom these the lab works out the Langelier index. Below -2.0 the water is highly aggressive, between -2.0 and 0 it's moderately aggressive, and above 0 it's non-aggressive and leans towards scale. Values between -1 and +1 have relatively little effect on metal pipework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 250 ml sample bottle and step-by-step sampling instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample from a hot tap and note the water temperature from your cylinder or boiler thermostat on the form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost it back or drop it to the lab in Drogheda the same day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Certificate of Analysis is emailed within 10 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eft-note\"\u003eAcidic water on a well is fixed with a pH correction filter. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/well-water-treatment\"\u003ewell water treatment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fitz Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59656398733660,"sku":"FITZ-LSI","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1242\/6420\/files\/langelier-index-water-test.jpg?v=1793051086"}],"url":"https:\/\/ecofilter.ie\/collections\/water-testing.oembed","provider":"EcoFilter Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}