Online water analysis: your steps to pure water

1. First step: Your sampling set will be sent to you within 24 hours by our partner laboratory.
2. Second step: You can easily take the water sample yourself. The included, easy-to-understand instructions make taking the sample child's play.
3. Third step: Send back the collected sample with the return material already prepared. You can view your test results online and also receive clear recommendations for action.

The importance of clean tap water

Water is vital for us humans. We need between one and 2.5 liters of drinking water every day, depending on our age and living conditions. The quality of the water plays a crucial role - and this does not only apply to drinking water. The water we use to cook our food should also be of high quality, as vegetables, pasta or rice absorb some of the cooking water. In particular, people who lead a healthy and conscious lifestyle and who, for various reasons, attach particular importance to their diet should know the quality of the water they use every day.

Risk factor: Traveling through the water pipe

With bottled water, basic quality is guaranteed. The tap water is only released by the waterworks after numerous analyzes. But on the way to our homes, this water can absorb many unwanted substances that can be harmful to health. Therefore, a water analysis of your own drinking water can be very informative. The main dangers on the way through the water pipe are, in particular, old pipes made of harmful materials and bacteria, which can affect the quality of the tap water. Without water analysis, these potential health risks often remain undetected.

Heavy metals in drinking water

Until 1973, many buildings used lead pipes for water supply. Although lead pipes are banned, lead residue can still be present in old buildings. Lead is a heavy metal that can have serious health effects. Babies, children, pregnant women and people with previous illnesses are particularly at risk from lead in water. In addition to lead, excessive amounts of nickel, copper or iron can also get into the water through corrosion. A water analysis that can be ordered online and carried out in simple steps shows exactly whether and to what extent the drinking water is contaminated with heavy metals.

Bacteria in drinking water

The bacterial pathogens in tap water primarily include E. coli and other coliform germs, which can enter the drinking water network due to various circumstances. An infection with these bacteria manifests itself as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain and can be particularly stressful for older people, sick people and babies. If coliform germs are detected in drinking water, appropriate countermeasures can be taken and the cause of the contamination can be determined.

Legionella: A source of dangerous diseases

Water contamination with Legionella is particularly dangerous. These bacteria thrive primarily in warm water. They are always present in small numbers in the groundwater. However, if they multiply uncontrollably and get into the pipe system, they can pose a serious health threat. They enter the human respiratory tract through aerosols when showering or when water is misted and can cause pneumonia. These infections are particularly dangerous for immunocompromised people and children and can even be fatal.

Why water analysis is important

Every day we absorb the water from the tap into our bodies. Therefore, particularly high quality should prevail here. Through a water analysis you can quickly and easily find out whether and with what the tap water may be contaminated. Appropriate countermeasures can then be taken. The water analysis is ordered online and can be easily carried out by anyone. The sample kit for water collection arrives in the mail, and the water is immediately sent back to the laboratory after collection. This simple process can potentially be a big step towards better health prevention.