For bore, dam, creek, or trough water used for stock watering. This kit tests the microbiological and chemical parameters that affect animal health, voluntary water intake, and production, and returns results compared against national livestock water quality guidelines.
What's tested
Microbiology E. coli, Thermotolerant Coliforms.
Nutrients & nitrate Nitrate (as N), Nitrite (as N), NOx (as N), Ammonia (as N).
Salinity & ion chemistry Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfate, Bicarbonate Alkalinity, Ammonia (as N). Total Hardness calculated from results.
Other parameters Fluoride, pH, Turbidity.
Benchmarks applied Results are compared against ANZECC/ARMCANZ 2000 Chapter 4.3 — the national guidelines for livestock water quality.
What's included
Sampling kit with laboratory-grade bottles and collection instructions
Prepaid Express Post return bag
NATA-accredited laboratory analysis
Colour-coded PDF results report
Results within 5–7 business days of laboratory receipt. All prices exclusive of GST.
⚠️ Microbiology samples — dispatch timing E. coli and Thermotolerant Coliform analysis requires your sample to reach the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Collect and post on a Monday or Tuesday only using the included Express Post return box. Customers in remote or rural locations should note that transit times may exceed 24 hours — in this case microbiology results are reported as indicative rather than NATA-certified. All chemistry and other parameters are unaffected by transit time.
For bore, dam, creek, or trough water used for stock watering. This kit tests the microbiological and chemical parameters that affect animal health, voluntary water intake, and production, and returns results compared against national livestock water quality guidelines.
What's tested
Microbiology E. coli, Thermotolerant Coliforms.
Nutrients & nitrate Nitrate (as N), Nitrite (as N), NOx (as N), Ammonia (as N).
Salinity & ion chemistry Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfate, Bicarbonate Alkalinity, Ammonia (as N). Total Hardness calculated from results.
Other parameters Fluoride, pH, Turbidity.
Benchmarks applied Results are compared against ANZECC/ARMCANZ 2000 Chapter 4.3 — the national guidelines for livestock water quality.
What's included
Sampling kit with laboratory-grade bottles and collection instructions
Prepaid Express Post return bag
NATA-accredited laboratory analysis
Colour-coded PDF results report
Results within 5–7 business days of laboratory receipt. All prices exclusive of GST.
⚠️ Microbiology samples — dispatch timing E. coli and Thermotolerant Coliform analysis requires your sample to reach the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Collect and post on a Monday or Tuesday only using the included Express Post return box. Customers in remote or rural locations should note that transit times may exceed 24 hours — in this case microbiology results are reported as indicative rather than NATA-certified. All chemistry and other parameters are unaffected by transit time.