Water analysis Glyphosate

Glyphosate in drinking water: identify risks and test reliably

Glyphosate is the main active ingredient in many total and broad-spectrum herbicides and is widely used in agriculture to control weeds. Due to its properties, it can persist in the environment and spread into water systems.

The effects of glyphosate on human health remain controversial. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the WHO has classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic”. There are also indications of potential neurotoxic and reproductive effects.

How does glyphosate enter drinking water?

Through extensive agricultural use, glyphosate can leach into soils and reach surface water and groundwater. Residues are regularly detected, meaning contamination of drinking water cannot be ruled out.

Limit value for glyphosate in drinking water

The legal limit for glyphosate in drinking water is 0.1 µg/l. This precautionary value applies to pesticides in general and is intended to protect human health.

When is a glyphosate water test useful?

• You regularly drink tap water.
• Your water shows changes in colour, smell, or taste.
• Vulnerable individuals live in your household.
• You use tap water to prepare baby food.
• You use your water with a soda maker.

Test your water for glyphosate – simple and reliable

With our water test, you can check your drinking water for glyphosate residues. Sampling is simple and requires no prior knowledge. Within 2–3 weeks, you receive a detailed laboratory report.

✔  Easy sampling at home
✔  Precise laboratory analysis
✔  Clear and understandable results
✔  Results within 2–3 weeks