Alkalinity in Water

Alkalinity measures the buffering capacity of water.
Taking a water sample
  • The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative sample is the first step of the analytical procedure.
  • Clean tap thoroughly, including the inlet with a flame or disinfectant wipe.
  • Turn on the tap and allow water to run for a minimum of 2 minutes.
  • Take the cap off the sterile bottle and immediately fill the container.
  • Replace the bottle cap as soon as the bottle is full (leaving a small headspace) and record the site and date of sampling.
  • Deliver to the IEC as soon as possible.
  • Maintain the water samples at 1-5°C if storing overnight.
Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Sample Form Laboratory Species
Sterile bottle of minimum 500 ml (testing kits are available from the lab) 5 days €18.00 Water analysis request form Environment & Nutrition All

Reference Ranges

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Related test(s)

Alkalininty, Chloride, Fluoride, Hardness, TON, Sulphate, pH, conductivity, turbidity

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