How to Test Water Quality at Home?

Your health depends upon what you consume, and water plays a crucial role!

But have you ever wondered if water that looks crystal clear can have impurities which are not visible to the naked eye? Scary, right?

What if we tell you that home water quality testing does not have to be hard or require a chemistry degree? In fact, with a few easy tools and approaches, you can get a solid understanding of what's in your water and keep it safe for your family.

But how precisely do you do it? 

Let's look at the basics of home water testing nicely and transparently.

Why test your water?

It's not only a fun science experiment to test your water; it's essential for your overall health and well-being. From upset stomachs to more serious health issues, poor water quality can cause a lot of difficulties. 

Also, understanding the composition of your water can help you make informed choices regarding filtration systems or if tap water is safe to drink. 

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Let’s get started!

Tools you need at home

Transparent glass

For observing turbidity.

Dissolved oxygen test kit

Measures oxygen gas in water.

TDS meter

Checks total dissolved solids.

DIY test kits

Tests tap water for contaminants.

Testing for turbidity

Have you ever observed that although some water looks a bit murky, others seem very clear? Turbidity enters the picture here. It gauges the amount of cloudiness in water brought on by floating particles. 

Turbidity testing is simple to do at home. Just add water to a transparent glass and observe how simple it is to see through. 

Checking dissolved oxygen

Nope, we're not talking about the air you breathe. 

The amount of oxygen gas dissolved in water is known as dissolved oxygen, and aquatic life—including certain bacteria—needs it to survive. 

You will need a dissolved oxygen test kit to do a home test for dissolved oxygen. You'll soon be able to tell if your water is oxygen-rich or not!

Getting down with TDS

Although the term "total dissolved solids" (TDS) seems like something from a chemistry textbook, it merely means "stuff dissolved in water." This could be anything from minerals to salts to metals. 

A certain amount of TDS is natural and even beneficial, but too much can make your water taste bad or even be harmful to your health. Fortunately, checking for TDS in your water at home is as easy as dipping a TDS meter in and reading what it says.

Testing your tap

The tap is your lifesaver when it comes to drinking water. However, is it truly as clean as you believe? It's a wise idea to test your tap water for contaminants. DIY test kits are available online and at your neighbourhood hardware store. 

These kits test for bacteria, lead, and chlorine, providing you peace of mind (or a heads-up if it's time to buy a filter).

Wrap-up

As you have seen, although it may seem difficult, testing the water quality at home is rather simple. You can make sure that your water is as safe and clean as possible by monitoring parameters like TDS, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. The importance of pure drinking water for human health is the hour's talk. So go ahead, make the commitment, and begin testing right now!