With this delivery you will receive:
- the water analysis set PREMIUM, i.e. a set with which you can Examine your tap water for 50 possible health threats.
- This extensive premium water analysis does not only include testing for heavy metals, germs / bacteria, minerals, nitrogen-containing compounds and geogenic substances. In addition, your water is also checked for Legionella.
- With the help of the test results, you can draw conclusions about the condition of the pipes in your house water installation.
- This test is particularly recommended if you use your tap water for homemade milk kefir, water kefir, kombucha, sourdough.
- Many customers also have the water from their coffee machine or fully automatic coffee machine tested.
How good is the drinking water quality in Germany? Does a water test make sense in principle?
Basically, drinking water in Germany is of good quality. This is to be ensured, among other things, by daily water tests by the waterworks. While the waterworks are responsible for the supply network up to the respective house connection, the responsibility of the house owner begins there. And that's where the piping system and the water installation system come into play. Defective or outdated pipes (e.g. made of lead) may contaminate the water from the house connection to the tap. But that's not all. Old, contaminated faucets or faucet fittings most often lead to contamination of the drinking water. This can mean that the water quality on the part of the waterworks is impeccable, but that your tap has inedible water. For this reason, the water quality should be checked regularly with a test.Conclusion: Yes, a test to check the drinking water quality always makes sense !!!
What influence does drinking water or tap water quality have on homemade milk kefir, water kefir, kombucha, sourdough & Co.?
The quality of home-made water kefir, kombucha & Co. is of course extremely dependent on how good the main raw material of these ferments is. So how good the water is. The best cultures have a hard time surviving in contaminated or extremely chlorinated water and can either not produce the desired microorganisms at all or can produce them in poor quality. For this reason it can also happen that water kefir crystals do not multiply or the milk kefir tubers become smaller and smaller or that the kefir tubers become very slimy. If you really want to make sure that your homemade kombucha, kefir or sourdough is a safe food, then you should also be sure that the water quality is right.
Conclusion: The influence of drinking water on the quality of ferments like Kefir & Kombucha is extremely high!
How does the water analysis work?
Immediately after your order has been successfully placed, we will send you your water analysis set to your home. Our reliable logistics partners Deutsche Post / DHL or UPS Kurier ensure that the shipment arrives within 24 hours. Thanks to our detailed and easy-to-understand instructions for taking the water sample, you don't have to be a chemical laboratory technician. No previous knowledge is required for taking samples. In order to make it as easy as possible for you, we have prepared a corresponding return slip and an envelope for the sample. So simply fill the sample very easily according to the instructions, put it in the prepared envelope and off to the post. In this way, your water is sent directly to our accredited drinking water laboratory and is analyzed by experts without delay or detours. As simple as that:-)
Which pollutants are examined in PREMIUM water analysis?
The following substances are examined in detail in the PREMIUM water analysis:
Microbiological, cultural analysis:
- Legionella
Indicator parameters & pathogens: - Germ count 22° C
- Germ count 36° C
- coliform germs
Microbiological parameters TVO & pathogens: - E. coli
- Enterococci
Heavy metals: - aluminum
- arsenic
- barium
- Bismuth
- cadmium
- chrome
- Cobalt
- Gadolinium
- gallium
- copper
- nickel
- palladium
- Scandium
- selenium
- silver
- strontium
- Thallium
- uranium
- yttrium
- zinc
Minerals and hardening agents: - calcium
- Water hardness
- magnesium
- sodium
- sulfate
- chloride
- potassium
- beryllium
- boron
- iron
- lithium
- manganese
- Phosphorus (orthophosphate
Further examination parameters: - conductivity
- PH value
- Anion sum
Nitrogen-containing compounds: - ammonium
- nitrite
- nitrate
- Total nitrite / nitrate
Does contaminated drinking water have an impact on health and how does it affect you?
This question can be answered with a bold YES. The quality of the tap or drinking water consumed has a blatant impact on health. And not just when consumed directly. Even if the water is only used for boiling, dangers can arise. While certain germs and bacteria and the heating of water are "boiled", so to speak, heavy metals such as lead or copper are retained and can accumulate in the cooked food. Even if it is only a very small amount, the heavy metal has a creeping effect and can also be misdiagnosed. Persistent tiredness, frequent headaches and fatigue may be signs of this. You will receive more detailed information on this theme together with the results of your water analysis.
If your drinking water flows through lead pipes, the limits for heavy metals set by the German Drinking Water Ordinance are very likely to be exceeded. In such a case, there is a serious risk to health, which means that further measures, including the modernization of the water installation, are required.
Tip: If you buy a house, you should definitely have the drinking water checked beforehand. Then you know and you can calculate the corresponding costs and start a new negotiation with the seller.
For whom is the PREMIUM water analysis particularly suitable?
The PREMIUM water test is ideal for people who value healthy food and want to enjoy clear & pure drinking water. In addition, conclusions can be drawn about the nature of the piping system (the so-called last meter) and the faucet fittings.
Your advantages:
✔ Really easy taking of the sample thanks to the included instructions
✔ Water analysis in an accredited water laboratory according to DIN-EN-ISO 17025
✔ EXPRESS drinking water analysis (within 3 working days) possible + additional Tips from the specialist