Water Analysis Well Water Opti

With the Well Water Analysis Opti, you can have your well or spring water tested for 16 chemical and physical parameters. The laboratory analysis measures, among other things, the concentrations of nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, iron and manganese, as well as important properties such as pH, water hardness and turbidity.

Why is well water testing useful?

The composition of well and spring water can be influenced by natural conditions and human activities. These include geological conditions, soil composition, rainfall, agriculture and other environmental factors.

Unlike water supplied by public drinking water systems, privately used well or spring water is not necessarily monitored regularly by a water supplier. Targeted testing helps you better understand the chemical and physical characteristics of your water.

When is the Well Water Analysis Opti recommended?

• When you use water from a private well or spring
• When you want to understand the chemical and physical composition of your water
• If you notice changes in the smell, colour or turbidity of your water
• If you suspect elevated concentrations of nitrate, iron, manganese or other tested substances
• For additional self-monitoring of your private water supply

Which 16 parameters does the Well Water Analysis Opti examine?

The Well Water Analysis Opti includes 16 selected chemical and physical parameters. They provide information about the composition and certain properties of your well or spring water.

Minerals and metals

• Calcium: A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.
• Magnesium: A mineral that also influences water hardness.
• Potassium: A naturally occurring component of water.
• Iron: Can enter water from the surrounding ground and cause discolouration or deposits at elevated concentrations.
• Manganese: Occurs naturally in soil and rock and may cause dark deposits at elevated concentrations.

Nitrogen compounds

• Ammonium: May occur in water as a result of natural decomposition of organic matter or external inputs.
• Nitrate: Can enter groundwater through agricultural activities, for example.
• Nitrite: Can form during the transformation of nitrogen compounds and is particularly relevant when assessing drinking water.

Other chemical and physical parameters

• pH: Indicates whether the water is acidic, neutral or alkaline.
• Electrical conductivity: Provides an indication of the amount of dissolved electrically conductive substances in water.
• Water hardness: Describes the concentration of dissolved calcium and magnesium compounds.
• Acid neutralising capacity: Indicates the water's ability to buffer acids.
• Total organic carbon (TOC): A sum parameter indicating the amount of organic carbon in water.
• Turbidity: Describes the reduction in water clarity caused by finely dispersed particles.
• Colour: Assesses visible changes in water colour.
• Odour: Assesses noticeable odour characteristics.

Frequently asked questions about the Well Water Analysis Opti

Is the Well Water Analysis Opti suitable for spring water?

Yes. The Well Water Analysis Opti is suitable for testing the listed chemical and physical parameters in both well water and spring water. If the water is intended for drinking, additional testing may be necessary depending on the circumstances.

Does this analysis also test for bacteria in well water?

No. The Well Water Analysis Opti covers only the 16 listed chemical and physical parameters. Microbiological contamination, for example by E. coli or enterococci, is not detected by this analysis.

Can this analysis determine whether my well water is safe to drink?

The analysis provides important information about selected substances and water properties. However, a more comprehensive assessment of drinking water quality must also consider potential microbiological contamination and, where necessary, other pollutants.

Have your well or spring water tested

With the Well Water Analysis Opti, you receive laboratory results for 16 selected parameters. These help you better assess the chemical and physical characteristics of your water and arrange further testing if necessary.

Note: The Well Water Analysis Opti examines only the listed chemical and physical parameters. Bacteria and other potential contaminants are not included. The results alone therefore do not confirm that well or spring water is fully suitable for drinking. This analysis does not replace any legally required official or professional drinking water inspections.