Water Testing for Rainwater Tanks, Bores & Irrigation

Know what’s in your water, and what to do about it.
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Whether you rely on a bore or a rainwater tank, irrigate crops, water stock, or run a water supply that others drink from, EATS can test your water, explain what the results mean in plain English, and help you meet your regulatory obligations. We test water from homes, farms and businesses across Bunbury and the South West.

Technician collecting a water sample from a pipe

Water we test

  • Rainwater tanks
  • Bores and groundwater
  • Drinking water supplies – homes, farm stays, caravan parks, schools and food businesses
  • Irrigation and stock water
  • Dams, lakes, drains and other surface water
  • Wastewater

How we can help

Sample collection

Our trained staff can collect samples on site, following Australian sampling standards and WA Department of Health guidelines.

Collect your own samples

We’ll give you the right bottles and simple instructions.

How to collect your water sample

Laboratory testing

We test water chemistry (such as salinity, pH, hardness, iron and nutrients) and microbiology (such as E. coli). Testing is done in-house where possible, or by a NATA-accredited laboratory. We look after chilled transport and all contact with the laboratory.

Easy-to-read reports

We compare your results with the relevant guidelines – such as the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, or guidelines for stock and irrigation water – and explain what they mean. If you prefer, we can supply the laboratory results as received.

Regular testing for compliance

Councils, businesses and licence holders can have us run their whole sampling program.

Compliance monitoring for councils, businesses and licence holders

When should you test your water?

For health and peace of mind

  • You drink water from a rainwater tank or bore
  • You’re buying a property with its own water supply
  • After heavy rain or flooding, bushfire ash, tank cleaning, or if an animal has got into the tank
  • Before and after installing a filter or treatment system, to choose the right one and check it’s working

When something doesn’t seem right

  • The water tastes salty, or has an unusual taste, smell or colour
  • Red or brown stains on brickwork, paving or fixtures, or white marks on windows and tiles
  • Blocked pipes, sprinklers or drippers
  • Plants growing poorly or dying

For compliance and planning

  • DWER groundwater licence conditions and monitoring plans
  • Department of Health compliance testing
  • Nutrient and irrigation management plans
  • Environmental assessments

Examples of our testing

These are the tests we do most often for drinking water from tanks, bores and dams. All results are compared against the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Test What it tells you Results in
Standard Domestic Analysis A quick check of salts (conductivity and total dissolved solids), pH, iron, hardness and chloride. Manganese can be added. 7 days
Chemical Drinking Water Analysis* A full chemical check: everything in the Standard Domestic Analysis plus nitrate, sulphate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, alkalinity and metals (copper, lead, manganese, cadmium). 10 days
Drinking Water Bacteria Screen A quick household check for total coliforms and E. coli, to show whether bacteria are present. 3 days
Drinking Water Microbiological Analysis* A more detailed bacteria test (including E. coli and faecal enterococci), done in a NATA-accredited laboratory. 7 days

*Tested by a NATA-accredited laboratory.

Which test suits you?

  • Quick check of a tank or bore (is it salty, hard or high in iron?): Standard Domestic Analysis
  • Basic drinking water check: Standard Domestic Analysis + Bacteria Screen
  • Full drinking water check (recommended if you drink the water, are buying a property or have a new bore): Chemical Drinking Water Analysis + Bacteria Screen
  • Garden, irrigation and stock water, nutrients, heavy metals, Freshcare and other tests are also available.

Need a price or a quote?

Call us or send a message for a price or a quote – we’ll recommend the right test for your situation.

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EATS

12B Sherlock Way
Davenport WA 6230
08 9721 7170

Hours

Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sample drop-off: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 3:00pm
Closed: weekends and public holidays

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