borewell potable water testing - need lab reference

[dev13]

I am planning to do scientific testing of the borewell water (site at HSR), for TDS, bacterial and other chemical content.

I have reference of Bangalore Test House (vijaynagar), charging almost 4k for the same, also one has to drop the sample at their office. otherwise, sample collection fee is extra.
expensive !

Are there any other good alternatives? please refer.

[saisuraksha]

There are different Test available germs like bacterial and etc can be tested at Manipal hospital for Rs 300/=. To know the hardness of Water and a kind of Softner that need to be used you have to do a different testing. i know a reference pradeep he will do the water testing and suggest the softner (i think he is running softner business)
i think for water testing he will charge 2k i havn't tried with him. i just had his reference.

[blrsiteseeker]

Yes, Saisuraksha is right. People selling water softener, will test the water before selling and installing the product for you. They do charge a fee. I had mine installed by Venkatesh from Malleswaram, they tested, delivered, installed and then came back for a follow up on my softener. I remember that if the sample is delivered to them, it is slightly lower, but if they come, there is an additional fee to come and collect it. Only I forget the separate amount for testing (I purchased the softener and water purifier from them). You can check him out at - 9900434343.

[dev13]

also found this from Web
Essen (& co) Labs in Malleswaram..charges 1236/- for testing water sample. seemed most reasonable.
anyone used this lab ?

for other labs are charging 2k and above.

[vpbs_bak]

Does anyone know how to interpret the water testing results ? It is a long list of [<Desirable>, <Permissible>, <Results>] items.
Any suggestions ?

One thing that catched my eye is the hardness limit. It says it is 390 mg/L - good/bad ?

[Aarush84]

Hi, I have recently given the borewell water sample to Ion Exchange Lab in Whitefield. You can contact Mr. Amarnath @ this number-080-22042888

[rsp_murali]

Dear Sirs,

Bangalore University civil engineering section have environmenatal lab who conduct test for potability of drinking water.Give two bottles of sampled water collected in clean bottles and the sample results will be given by them within 2 to 7 days.Necessary testing charges is to be given through DD in favour of M/s Bangalore university and the details can be had either by visiting them or calling the head of section Dr.SantaVeeraiah ..?(I think) on mobile 9844196400.

Thanks.

[chandra1635]

Hi all,
i also want to test my boarewell water, now.
Th lead content etc are more I heard in Bangalore, ( as nestle, maggie case.)
any help, where can we test the borewell water economically and trust worthy labs ?

thanks
Chandra

[vpbs_bak]

This is an email from Essen....a while ago (July 2014).

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your enquiry, The test charges are as follows:

As per drinking water format the test charges is Rs. 1100/- + Service tax @ 12.36% i.e. Rs.1236/- Per sample
Quantity of sample required -------------> 2 liters in a clean plastic bottle or container
Time required for analysis ----------------> 10-12 days
Full payment to be made in advance.

if you want to get your water tested for construction purpose the Test Charges will be Rs.550/- + Service tax of 12.36% i.e Rs.618/- per sample
Other terms and conditions remain same.
If you want our person to collect the sample Rs. 500/- is charged extra per trip (as collection charges + conveyance)

With Regards
for Essen & Co
H.N.Baburajendra
Quality Manager

Laboratory address:
Essen & Co
#92, 7th Main Road, 3rd phase
peenya Industrial Area
Bangalore - 560058.

Land Marks: Near TVS Cross,on the kanteerava Studio Road.
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[vpbs_bak]

Essen was highly recommended by my architect.