Drinking Water FAQ | Non-Potable Water FAQ
How much sample should I bring in? What type of container should I use? Is my water safe to drink? My water has a particular visual or odor problem. What should I test for? Why are Nitrates harmful? What are Coliform Bacteria? E. Coli? What do the unit values mean? What is headspace? What tests require zero headspace? What is the holding time (max. time between collection & analysis) for different sample types?
Zero headspace is preferred to give you the most accurate data that we can for tests including; residual chlorine (total or free), hydrogen sulfide, VOC and dissolved oxygen.