Water Testing & Analysis

drinking water Leicestershire and Staffordshire Scientific Services offers a water testing service to determine whether water is safe to drink, to bathe in, or is free from pollutants.

We test water for many reasons, including:

to protect public health,
to solve problems for industrial premises,
to verify whether maintenance work on pipes and filtration systems has been completed successfully,
to identify its source,
to provide an analysis service for environmental consultants.

We can advise on suitable analysis for particular water types and circumstances of use, as well as providing advice on legislation and standards. We will also send suitable sample bottles (free of charge), if you wish.

Using our water testing services: plumbers can test whether maintenance work has caused water contamination, farmers, who are taking water from a bore hole can ask us to check it is safe for animals to drink, and individuals can have their household water supply tested to see if any concerns are justified.

Industrial Companies

Many private companies use our advice and analysis services. These include process monitoring, or testing water after maintenance, treatment or purification.

We provide a legionella testing service – please call us for sampling instructions.

We can help with pollution control - of heavy metal contaminants, chemical pollutants and micro-organisms.

We can also analyse process waters and trade effluents to guide compliance with legislation and the standards set by the Environment Agency.

Local Authorities

The laboratory offers a service to Local Authorities interested in water quality and hygiene. Tests are carried out to determine levels of bacteria, for example in school swimming pools, or following maintenance or replacement of hot and cold water supplies. We test swimming pool and treated water to ensure that it conforms to the PWTAG Guidelines (Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group). Metallic contaminants, particularly Lead and Copper, can also be tested.

If water is not tested monthly, serious illnesses may be caused

Private Water Supplies

Concerns usually arise from discolouration, taste and odour problems, particulate matter and metallic contamination. If you are a private individual who would like mains or non-mains water (including swimming pools) tested to check whether it is suitable for drinking or bathing, please contact us. The laboratory can investigate your concern, report our findings and, where appropriate, offer advice in resolving any problem.

Water Analysis For Farms

cow drinking Farms may use bore hole or well water from a non-mains supply. We can analyse samples from these sources to test for chemicals or microbiological hazards that may be harmful to either humans or animals.

Recreational Water

Water from boating lakes, sailing lakes and fishing water can be tested to ensure it is safe for its purpose or whether it contains harmful chemicals.

Microbiological examination

Both drinking water and swimming pool water can be tested for contamination with micro-organisms which can cause illness or disease. For more information click here.

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Our Credentials

Leicestershire and Staffordshire Scientific Services is an efficient and reliable scientific service offering testing and analysis, advice and support to customers in the public and private sector.

We have four Public Analysts, thirty-five well-qualified, experienced staff and two laboratories, based in Leicester and Stafford, accredited to UKAS Quality Standard ISO/IEC 17025 which are both Official Food Enforcement Laboratories

View UKAS accreditation schedule for Leicestershire for Staffordshire.

Getting In Touch

Staffordshire Scientific Services
14 Martin Street
Stafford ST16 2LG

T: 01785 277 825 F: 01785 277 812Email: county.analysts@staffordshire.gov.uk

Staffordshire County Council website